Hands-On Fleet, Facilities & Asset Manager

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland South is seeking a practical Fleet, Facilities & Asset Manager to own our fleet, buildings, plant and operational assets. This hands-on role goes beyond desk work, with on-site reviews, contractor engagement and budget oversight to keep assets compliant, safe and available.

You will review compliance schedules, investigate incidents and drive improvements across fleet, facilities and asset performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet, facilities, asset or operations management.
• Strong organisational and contractor management skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Good understanding of compliance, maintenance and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of ~48 heavy vehicles and company vehicles.
• Coordinate servicing, repairs, compliance and fleet availability.
• Oversee building, grounds, refrigeration and site infrastructure maintenance.
• Oversee material handling equipment (MHE) and asset maintenance programmes.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Manage insurance claims, damage investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive health & safety, emergency management and compliance activities.
• Monitor costs, manage budgets and prepare CAPEX proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and asset performance.

Skills

Fleet management

Contractor management

Operations management

Compliance understanding

Health & safety

Strategic-planning hands-on

Job description

Bidfood Auckland South is seeking a practical Fleet, Facilities & Asset Manager to own our fleet, buildings, plant and operational assets. This hands-on role goes beyond desk work, with on-site reviews, contractor engagement and budget oversight to keep assets compliant, safe and available.

You will review compliance schedules, investigate incidents and drive improvements across fleet, facilities and asset performance in a fast-paced environment.