Senior Fleet Operations & Maintenance Lead

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

Job summary

Business Nest is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to oversee the company’s vehicle fleet and field operations in New South Wales. The role requires strong technical knowledge of maintenance, reliability, and accountability for fleet expenses, supplier coordination and safety.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in fleet operations and a background in vehicle maintenance management, with proven ability to coordinate workshops, track servicing and manage lifecycle costs.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Management, Automotive/Mechanical Technology or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in fleet operations and vehicle maintenance management.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet reliability.
• Knowledge of vehicle lifecycle management: acquisition, maintenance, replacement, disposal, registration, insurance and compliance.
• Experience managing vehicle maintenance costs and coordinating external workshops and suppliers.
• Experience maintaining fleet records and using fleet management systems.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritise maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation, allocation and availability of the vehicle fleet to support projects.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Monitor vehicle condition, utilisation and performance and determine corrective actions.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal based on requirements and lifecycle costs.
• Liaise with workshops, dealers, suppliers and insurers regarding maintenance and fleet requirements.
• Oversee registrations, insurance, servicing and fleet compliance records.
• Monitor expenditure on servicing, tyres, fuel and other costs to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain fleet records and systems for vehicle usage, servicing and allocation.
• Coordinate breakdowns, repairs and replacement vehicles to minimise disruption.

Skills

Fleet management

Vehicle maintenance

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Fleet/Transport/Logistics

Job description

Business Nest is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to oversee the company’s vehicle fleet and field operations in New South Wales. The role requires strong technical knowledge of maintenance, reliability, and accountability for fleet expenses, supplier coordination and safety.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years in fleet operations and a background in vehicle maintenance management, with proven ability to coordinate workshops, track servicing and manage lifecycle costs.