Fleet Manager

Aramex; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramex Sunshine Coast is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee daily fleet operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient transport services. You will lead a drivers team, coordinate routing and scheduling, and drive performance improvements in a growing logistics operation.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a practical problem-solving approach, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in fleet management, transport or logistics.
• Strong leadership skills to supervise, motivate and manage a team.
• Sound understanding of transport compliance and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing driver licences, certifications, training and compliance documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with customers, drivers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with ability to work independently and take ownership of fleet operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fleet, including routing, scheduling and service delivery to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
• Plan and coordinate daily collection, delivery and freight unloading schedules while ensuring safety is maintained.
• Monitor and coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance schedules to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Ensure all fleet activities comply with Work Health and Safety, transport and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, servicing, inspections, driver documentation and compliance.
• Monitor fleet performance, establish and track KPIs, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supervise, support and lead a team of drivers, providing training and ongoing feedback.
• Ensure drivers maintain required licences, certifications, training and authorisations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure drivers comply with policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and training as required.
• Monitor fuel usage and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective fuel purchasing.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Respond to operational issues and customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate business records to support decision-making.
• Work with management to ensure fleet operations meet business and customer service requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Scheduling

Driver management

Safety

Compliance

Job description

Aramex is a Global Provider of comprehensive Logistics and Transportation Solutions with a presence in over 65 countries and growing rapidly. Aramex Australia provides a cost-effective and reliable courier service and has a network that comprises of 28 Regional Locations and over 800 Courier Franchisees.

At Aramex, we’re committed to achieving great results together and supporting one another in a culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking to join a team where your contribution is valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Aramex is an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders. We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Aramex.

About the Role

Aramex Sunshine Coast is seeking a motivated and experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the daily operations of our growing fleet. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our vehicles, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and leading and supporting our dedicated team of drivers.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with excellent organisational and communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of transport and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fleet, including routing, scheduling and service delivery to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
• Plan and coordinate daily collection, delivery and freight unloading schedules while ensuring safety is maintained at all times.
• Monitor and coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance schedules to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Ensure all fleet activities comply with relevant Work Health and Safety, transport and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, servicing, inspections, driver documentation and compliance.
• Monitor fleet performance, establish and track KPIs, and identify opportunities for continuous operational improvement.
• Supervise, support and lead a team of drivers, providing training, guidance and ongoing feedback.
• Ensure drivers maintain the required licences, certifications, training and authorisations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure drivers comply with company policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding and training as required.
• Monitor fuel usage and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective fuel purchasing.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce unnecessary operational costs.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Respond to operational issues and customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate business records to support effective decision-making and improve overall efficiency.
• Work closely with management to ensure fleet operations meet business and customer service requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in fleet management, transport or logistics.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, motivate and manage a team.
• A sound understanding of transport compliance, workplace health and safety requirements and driver management.
• Experience managing driver licences, certifications, training and compliance documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with customers, drivers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of fleet operations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A current driver's licence.

What We Offer:

• A key leadership role within a growing transport and logistics operation.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on fleet efficiency and service quality.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

Due to the volume of applications for this role, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.