Fleet & Plant Manager: Hands-On, Systems-Driven

Maxwell Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Ford Ranger

Job summary

Maxwell Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant & Fleet Manager for a hands-on role in Sydney. The position oversees the management, maintenance and utilisation of a diverse fleet including light vehicles, trucks and excavators across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will combine practical plant knowledge with strong systems and operational management skills, ensuring safety, compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant Management or Fleet Management.
• Background in civil construction or related industry.
• Experience with fleet tracking and asset management systems.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Current truck licence and plant operating competencies highly regarded.
• Understanding of WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee allocation, utilisation and maintenance of the plant and vehicle fleet.
• Manage fleet tracking, asset monitoring and maintenance systems.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all plant/equipment are registered, insured and roadworthy.
• Monitor fleet costs, fuel usage and budgets.
• Manage supplier relationships and equipment purchasing.
• Coordinate plant requirements with project teams.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset management

GPS tracking

Budgeting

Leadership

WHS compliance

Licence & operating competencies

Job description

Maxwell Recruitment is seeking an experienced Plant & Fleet Manager for a hands-on role in Sydney. The position oversees the management, maintenance and utilisation of a diverse fleet including light vehicles, trucks and excavators across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will combine practical plant knowledge with strong systems and operational management skills, ensuring safety, compliance and cost efficiency.