Plant Manager

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

Our client is an established civil construction business seeking an experienced Plant & Fleet Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and utilisation of its plant and equipment fleet.

This is a hands-on management role combining practical plant knowledge with strong systems, technology and operational management skills.

The fleet includes light vehicles, trucks, excavators and a wide range of small plant and equipment. You will take ownership of fleet allocation, maintenance, compliance and monitoring systems, ensuring equipment is safe, available and operating efficiently across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the allocation, utilisation and maintenance of the entire plant and vehicle fleet.

• Manage fleet tracking, asset monitoring and maintenance management systems.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs to minimise downtime.

• Ensure all plant and equipment is registered, compliant, insured and roadworthy.

• Monitor fleet costs, fuel usage, repairs and maintenance budgets.

• Manage supplier relationships, procurement and equipment purchasing.

• Coordinate plant requirements with Construction Managers and project teams.

• Ensure operators hold the appropriate licences and competencies.

• Maintain a safe, organised and secure yard.

About You

• Previous experience in Plant Management, Fleet Management or a similar role.

• Background in civil construction or a related industry.

• Strong understanding of construction plant, machinery, trucks and equipment.

• Experience with fleet tracking, GPS and asset management systems.

• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• Understanding of plant maintenance, compliance and WHS requirements.

• Commercially minded with the ability to manage costs and improve fleet efficiency.

• Current truck licence and plant operating competencies highly regarded.

You're someone who enjoys being hands-on but understands the importance of managing the bigger picture, using systems and technology to keep an entire fleet operating efficiently.

What's on Offer?

• $120,000 – $140,000 base salary + Super.

• Company Ford Ranger.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• Gladesville-based yard.

• Opportunity to take ownership of an established fleet within a growing business.

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