Full Time Fleet & Maintenance Manager

Rashi Joshi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

365 Building Solutions Pty Ltd T/A Wilco Plumbing is seeking a Fleet & Maintenance Manager in NSW. The role oversees the company vehicle fleet, maintenance expenditure and supplier coordination to ensure reliability and compliance.

You will manage maintenance planning, supplier relationships and lifecycle costs, while maintaining records and improving cost efficiency across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in fleet management or related discipline, with industry experience.
• 2-3 years of fleet operations experience.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, servicing and repairs to maintain fleet reliability.
• Knowledge of vehicle lifecycle management and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation, allocation and availability of the vehicle fleet.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs.
• Monitor vehicle condition, maintenance history and performance.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal.
• Liaise with mechanical workshops, dealerships, parts suppliers and insurers.
• Oversee vehicle registrations, insurance, servicing and fleet compliance.
• Monitor expenditure on servicing, tyres and fuel; improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain fleet records and systems for usage and servicing.
• Coordinate breakdowns, repairs and replacement vehicles.
• Forecast vehicle requirements with management and project teams.

Skills

Fleet management

Vehicle maintenance

Cost control

Lifecycle management

External workshops

Fleet records systems

Regulatory compliance

Driver's licence

Stakeholder management

Organisation & analysis

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Fleet Management

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

365 Building Solutions Pty Ltd T/A Wilco Plumbing
111 Maud St Fairfield West NSW 2165
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.