The next step in your career starts here...Permanent Full TimeLead a high performing teamFlexible working optionsReporting directly to the Executive General Manager, the Asset Services Manager leads a senior team of Regional Service Managers, Fleet Deployment, and Administration professionals across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.In this strategic leadership position, you will be accountable for fleet performance, workshop operations, and asset lifecycle optimisation across a large and diverse portfolio.
You will drive operational excellence, ensuring our assets are safe, reliable, and delivering the highest return on investment.You'll Enjoy Variety In Your Role IncludingChampion a Safety‐First culture across workshops, field service, and operational teamsLead and uplift multi‐site workshop performance, ensuring consistency in repair quality, service standards, and turnaround timesDevelop multi‐year hire fleet and workshop investment plans, guiding strategic asset decisionsDrive fleet optimisation through utilisation monitoring, redeployment strategy, and demand forecastingOversee maintenance planning, technical service standards, and compliance with Coates' asset management frameworkManage repair, maintenance and workshop budgetsStrengthen supplier performance and service‐level deliveryLead, coach and develop a high‐performing team to drive continuous improvement across all fleet and service operationsWhat You'll Get In ReturnDevelopment and career progression pathwaysAccess to our employee discounts,



benefits and wellbeing programPurchased additional leave programNovated leasing and salary sacrifice12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave schemeVolunteering opportunities through the Coates FoundationWhat You'll Bring To The RoleProven senior leadership experience within a hire fleet, or mobile assets environment i.e., as a Headof Fleet, General Manager – Fleet, or Fleet Operations Manager levelDeep understanding of hire fleet lifecycle management, asset planning, and utilisation optimisation in a fast‐paced workplace.Strong background in workshop operations, mechanical service management, or heavy equipment maintenanceStrong commercial capability, specifically investment business cases and ROI analysis for hire fleet applicationsAbility to influence and be effective in leading large operational teams across multiple regions, from a centralised functionExperience within equipment hire, rental, logistics, construction, or asset‐intensive industries is highly regardedCommitment to safety leadership and continuous improvementAt Coates, we have the largest equipment fleet in Australia, including more than 24 major asset categories, across tools, equipment and machinery hire solutions.
To be successful in this senior leadership position, candidates will need to demonstrate experience, commercial acumen, and leadership capabilities required to manage a large and complex fleet portfolio, from investment decisions through the asset life cycle.Looking for more reasons to join Coates?
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included.We're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan and are committed to improving gender representation.
We also provide opportunities for growth through our leadership and development programs.But our impact doesn't stop there.
Coates supports local and national charities through the Coates Foundation and invests in more sustainable equipment solutions to help create a greener future for all.Coates.
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📌 Asset Services Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Coates
📍 Melbourne