National Transport Lead: Fleet Safety & Growth Profit Share

Scientific & Technical Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proven transport leader to manage a national driver workforce and diverse fleet. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in transport or logistics, solid compliance knowledge, and strong leadership skills. You will oversee driver management, fleet performance, and safety processes within a family-owned business that values its staff. This role offers significant influence within the Senior Leadership Team and strong investment in training and career growth.

Benefits

Annual profit share opportunity

Strong investment in training and development

Visibility within Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in transport, logistics, or fleet leadership.
• Solid understanding of fatigue, H&S and transport legislation.
• Calm, decisive, solutions-focused operator with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a fleet of approximately 12 drivers.
• Manage driver fatigue risks through effective shift planning.
• Monitor and report fleet data to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport leadership

Driver management

Compliance knowledge

Fleet maintenance planning

Operational systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualifications in Transport, Operations, or H&S

Tools

Wastedge

Mango

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proven transport leader to manage a national driver workforce and diverse fleet. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in transport or logistics, solid compliance knowledge, and strong leadership skills. You will oversee driver management, fleet performance, and safety processes within a family-owned business that values its staff. This role offers significant influence within the Senior Leadership Team and strong investment in training and career growth.