Fleet & Logistics Operations Lead

McFall Fuel; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Transport Limited in the Bay of Plenty region seeks an experienced Road Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, fleet activities, and driver management. You will ensure compliance with NZTA regulations and safety standards while delivering high customer service levels.

You will lead planning, vehicle servicing, and performance reporting, manage budgets, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to optimise efficiency and reliability across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience or Level 4 Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and control day‑to‑day transport and delivery operations.
• Oversee the operation, allocation, and utilisation of company vehicles.
• Recruit, train, roster, and supervise drivers and operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with NZ transport legislation, NZTA regulations, and health & safety laws.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, driver logs, fleet utilisation, compliance, and maintenance.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, including fuel, maintenance, labour, and overhead costs.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on operations, compliance, and performance trends.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet operations

Regulatory knowledge NZTA

Education

Level 4 Qualification

2 years experience

Job description

Bay Transport Limited in the Bay of Plenty region seeks an experienced Road Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, fleet activities, and driver management. You will ensure compliance with NZTA regulations and safety standards while delivering high customer service levels.

You will lead planning, vehicle servicing, and performance reporting, manage budgets, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to optimise efficiency and reliability across the fleet.