Fleet Operations Manager - Drive Efficiency & Reliability

J&E Links Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J&E LINKS PTY LTD in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead daily fleet operations, meet transport schedules and customer commitments, and drive continuous improvement across the transport function.

You will allocate vehicles and driver schedules, oversee maintenance and safety compliance, monitor costs and fuel use, maintain records, liaise with repairers and suppliers, resolve disruptions, and develop procedures to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent in Transport Management, Logistics, or Business.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience as Fleet Manager, transport coordination, or logistics management.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, vehicle maintenance, and operational planning.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple operational priorities effectively.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements within the transport industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily fleet operations to meet transport schedules, delivery commitments and customer requirements.
• Allocate vehicles and coordinate driver schedules according to workload, vehicle availability and operational priorities.
• Oversee vehicle servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs to maintain fleet reliability and minimise downtime.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, fuel consumption and operating costs, and implement measures to improve efficiency and control expenditure.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle registrations, maintenance history, inspections and fleet compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with drivers to address vehicle faults, scheduling changes and other operational requirements.
• Manage relationships with repairers, maintenance contractors, fuel suppliers and tyre providers, including monitoring service quality and costs.
• Resolve breakdowns, transport delays and scheduling conflicts to maintain continuity of service.
• Oversee fleet safety and compliance with applicable transport laws, licensing requirements, workplace safety procedures and Chain of Responsibility obligations.
• Assess fleet capacity and vehicle condition, and recommend vehicle purchases, replacements or disposals to meet business needs.
• Prepare reports on fleet performance, maintenance expenditure and operating costs to support management decisions.
• Develop and improve fleet procedures to strengthen safety, reliability and the efficient use of vehicles and resources.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Prioritisation

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Transport Management / Logistics / Business

Job description

J&E LINKS PTY LTD in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead daily fleet operations, meet transport schedules and customer commitments, and drive continuous improvement across the transport function.

You will allocate vehicles and driver schedules, oversee maintenance and safety compliance, monitor costs and fuel use, maintain records, liaise with repairers and suppliers, resolve disruptions, and develop procedures to improve reliability and efficiency.