Fleet Manager

Singh Roadlines Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh Roadlines Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a team of professional drivers and maintenance personnel in Sydney. You will oversee workforce allocation, scheduling, and daily transport operations to ensure timely, safe deliveries.

You will drive compliance with NHVR standards, implement maintenance programs, and foster strong client and supplier relationships to sustain fleet performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have Masters or Bachelors in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate metropolitan, regional and interstate freight movements to maximise fleet productivity and control costs.
• Ensure transport activities comply with NHVR standards, CoR legislation, driver fatigue rules and health and safety requirements.
• Implement structured vehicle servicing and maintenance to minimise breakdowns and keep fleet assets reliable.
• Provide guidance and safety training to drivers to promote safe practices and reduce incidents.
• Build relationships with clients, transport personnel, external providers and suppliers to sustain efficient fleet services.
• Prepare and review operational assessments on fuel use, servicing, documentation and fleet utilisation.
• Investigate disruptions and incidents, identify causes and implement improvements to enhance safety and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Workforce planning

Staff scheduling

Operations management

Education

Masters or Bachelors in logistics / supply chain management / business administration / automotive technology

Job description

Managing and guiding a team of professional drivers and maintenance personnel, ensuring effective workforce allocation, staff scheduling and smooth execution of daily transport operations. Taking responsibility for the operational management of a commercial heavy vehicle fleet, ensuring freight movements are completed safely, efficiently and within scheduled delivery timeframes.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and organising metropolitan, regional and interstate freight movements, developing practical transport arrangements to maximise fleet productivity and minimise unnecessary operating costs
• Ensuring transport activities comply with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) standards, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation, driver fatigue regulations and established workplace health and safety requirements
• Implementing structured vehicle servicing and maintenance programs to minimise mechanical failures, significantly reduce unplanned breakdowns and maintain the long-term reliability of fleet assets
• Providing ongoing guidance, operational instruction and safety awareness training to drivers, promoting responsible driving practices, reducing workplace incidents and improving overall workforce stability
• Building and maintaining productive working relationships with clients, transport personnel, external service providers and equipment suppliers to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of fleet services
• Preparing and reviewing regular operational assessments covering fuel consumption, vehicle servicing, driver documentation, fleet utilisation, regulatory compliance and overall transport efficiency
• Investigating operational disruptions, vehicle-related incidents and service delivery concerns, identifying underlying causes and implementing appropriate improvements to enhance safety standards, minimise recurring issues and strengthen transport performance

Qualifications

• Must have Masters or Bachelors in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or automotive technology.