Full Time Fleet & Maintenance Manager

Business Nest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Building Solutions Pty Ltd T/A Wilco Plumbing in Mount Vernon, NSW, is seeking a Fleet & Maintenance Manager to oversee the vehicle fleet, maintenance planning and supplier coordination. The role carries significant operational responsibility for company vehicles, safety, compliance and cost management.

The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma or higher in fleet/transport management and 2–3 years in fleet operations, with strong analytical, planning and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Management, Automotive/Mechanical Technology or related field.
• 2–3 years in fleet operations or related roles with maintenance coordination.
• Experience coordinating servicing, inspections and repairs to keep fleets reliable.
• Knowledge of vehicle lifecycle, acquisition, disposal and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage costs and liaise with workshops and suppliers.
• Experience maintaining fleet records using relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day vehicle fleet operations to support projects and field operations.
• Plan preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Monitor vehicle condition, utilisation and performance to identify issues.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal based on needs and lifecycle costs.
• Liaise with workshops, dealers, suppliers, insurers and service providers.
• Ensure fleet safety, registrations, insurance and compliance requirements are met.
• Track expenditure on servicing, tyres, fuel and related costs to improve efficiency.
• Maintain fleet records and scheduling for servicing and allocations.
• Coordinate breakdowns and replacement vehicle arrangements to minimise disruption.

Skills

Fleet management

Vehicle maintenance

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Vehicle lifecycle

Documentation & records

Driver's licence

Planning & scheduling

Education

Diploma or higher in Fleet/Transport Mgmt

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

365 Building Solutions Pty Ltd T/A Wilco Plumbing 217A Kerrs Road, Mount Vernon NSW 2178 https://www.wilcoplumbing.com.au/ Fleet & Maintenance Manager - Full Time SALARY $120,000 per year + Superannuation SUMMARY This is a position of significant operational responsibility requiring strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations. The role requires a high degree of reliability, integrity and accountability due to responsibility for company vehicles, maintenance expenditure, supplier coordination, compliance and vehicle safety.

Proven experience in a trusted supervisory or foreman-level position within a vehicle, mechanical or fleet environment will be highly regarded.

DUTIES

• Manage the day-to-day operation, allocation and availability of the company’s vehicle fleet to support construction projects and field operations.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections and repairs, ensuring work is completed effectively to maintain vehicle reliability and minimise downtime.
• Monitor vehicle condition, maintenance history, utilisation and performance, identifying mechanical or operational issues and determining appropriate maintenance or repair requirements.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal based on operational requirements, vehicle condition, maintenance history and lifecycle costs.
• Manage and liaise with mechanical workshops, dealerships, parts and tyre suppliers, insurers and other fleet service providers regarding maintenance, repairs and fleet requirements.
• Oversee vehicle registrations, insurance, servicing and repair records, inspections, and applicable fleet safety and compliance requirements.
• Monitor expenditure on servicing, repairs, tyres, fuel and other fleet operating costs and implement measures to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain fleet records and systems to monitor vehicle usage, kilometres, servicing schedules, maintenance requirements and vehicle allocation.
• Coordinate vehicle breakdowns, accident repairs and replacement vehicle arrangements to minimise disruption to construction and field operations.
• Liaise with management, project managers and supervisors to forecast vehicle requirements and provide recommendations on fleet maintenance, utilisation, performance and future replacement needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Management, Automotive/Mechanical Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in fleet operations, vehicle maintenance management, automotive operations, transport operations or a comparable fleet-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet reliability and minimise operational downtime.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, replacement, disposal, registration, insurance and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance and operating costs and coordinating external workshops, dealerships, parts suppliers and other automotive service providers.
• Experience maintaining fleet records and using fleet management, vehicle monitoring or similar systems to track servicing, maintenance requirements, utilisation and vehicle performance.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise maintenance requirements and respond effectively to breakdowns and operational issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with management, project teams, drivers and external suppliers.
• Current driver's licence required.