Fleet Operations Manager: Drive Efficiency & Safety

VA Recruitment; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

J&E LINKS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead daily fleet operations in Melbourne. You will allocate vehicles, coordinate drivers, oversee servicing and maintain compliance with transport laws, while driving efficiency and controlling costs.

Key duties include managing maintenance schedules, reporting fleet performance and ensuring safety standards. The role requires a Diploma in Transport Management or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualificações

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent in Transport Management, Logistics, Business or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as Fleet Manager or in transport coordination.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, vehicle maintenance and operational planning.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid knowledge of workplace health and safety in the transport sector.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Fleet management

Logistics coordination

Transport compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Formação académica

Diploma in Transport Management / Logistics or related

Descrição da oferta de emprego

J&E LINKS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead daily fleet operations in Melbourne. You will allocate vehicles, coordinate drivers, oversee servicing and maintain compliance with transport laws, while driving efficiency and controlling costs.

Key duties include managing maintenance schedules, reporting fleet performance and ensuring safety standards. The role requires a Diploma in Transport Management or equivalent and at least 1 year of relevant experience.