Job Description

Maintenance Manager – Heavy Vehicle Fleet

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Easdowns Accountants and Advisers – Dubbo NSW

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Maintenance Manager – Heavy Vehicle Fleet
n Lead a High-Performing Maintenance Team | Major Kenworth Fleet | Senior Management Role

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Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager with a passion for heavy vehicle safety, compliance, reliability, and people leadership?

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We are seeking a highly motivated and professional Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and compliance of a major transport fleet comprising Kenworth prime movers and a mixed-brand trailer fleet. This is a key leadership position that plays an integral role in the overall success and profitability of the business.

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About the Role

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Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for leading and developing a skilled maintenance team while ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, presentation, and compliance.

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This role requires a hands-on leader who can build strong relationships across all levels of the business, communicate effectively with drivers, workshop personnel, suppliers, and management, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and manage a comprehensive workshop and maintenance team.
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- Ensure all fleet maintenance activities exceed company standards and industry best practices.
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- Maintain strict compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility (CoR), and all relevant safety legislation.
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- Maintain and review preventative maintenance programs to maximise vehicle availability and reliability.
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- Manage workshop scheduling, repairs, servicing,



and defect rectification.
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- Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and supplier performance.
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- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all Safe Work Procedures.
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- Maintain and review maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reporting systems.
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- Work closely with operations to minimise downtime and optimise fleet performance.
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- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost efficiencies.
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What We're Looking For

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- Proven experience managing maintenance operations within a heavy transport environment.
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- Strong knowledge of Kenworth prime movers, trailers, and heavy vehicle maintenance systems.
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- Sound understanding of HVNL, Chain of Responsibility obligations, and heavy vehicle compliance requirements.
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- Leadership and people management skills.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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- Solid organisational and planning capabilities.
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- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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- Trade qualification in diesel mechanics or a related discipline would be highly regarded.
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- Experience with fleet maintenance software and workshop management systems.
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What's On Offer

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- Senior leadership role within a successful and growing transport operation.
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- Opportunity to influence business performance and strategic direction.
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- Well-resourced workshop and fleet operation.
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- Supportive and professional management team.
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- Competitive remuneration package reflective of the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.
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- Long-term career stability and advancement opportunities.
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📌 Maintenance Manager - Heavy Vehicle Fleet (Dubbo)
🏢 Easdowns Accountants and Advisers
📍 Dubbo