Fleet Operations Lead – Safe, High-Impact Transport

Heidelberg Materials; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for our Melbourne Metro Readymix Concrete Logistics team. The role oversees driver performance, fleet operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, risk management, and customer service outcomes across company, LOD, and fleet-owner vehicles.

Key responsibilities include leading drivers and fleet owners, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and OH&S, monitoring KPIs, supporting recruitment and training,

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, or fleet operations leadership.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence (Heavy Vehicle licence highly regarded).
• Relevant degree, trade qualification, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support drivers, LODs, and fleet owners.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, OH&S requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity targets, and KPIs.
• Support recruitment, training, inductions, and performance management.
• Manage fleet utilisation, budgets, truck performance, and maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate vehicle registrations, inspections, defect management, and contractor performance.
• Work closely with customer service teams to maintain service standards.
• Champion Zero Harm, safety, quality, and environmental compliance initiatives.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Negotiation

MS Office

Driver's Licence

Education

Relevant degree or trade qualification

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor for our Melbourne Metro Readymix Concrete Logistics team. The role oversees driver performance, fleet operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, risk management, and customer service outcomes across company, LOD, and fleet-owner vehicles.

Key responsibilities include leading drivers and fleet owners, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and OH&S, monitoring KPIs, supporting recruitment and training,