Job Description

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SALARY $120,000 per year + Superannuation

SUMMARY n

This is a position of significant operational responsibility requiring strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations. The role requires a high degree of reliability, integrity and accountability due to responsibility for company vehicles, maintenance expenditure, supplier coordination, compliance and vehicle safety. Proven experience in a trusted supervisory or foreman-level position within a vehicle, mechanical or fleet setting will be highly regarded.

DUTIES n

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- Manage the day-to-day operation, allocation and availability of the company’s vehicle fleet to support construction projects and field operations.
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- Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections and repairs, ensuring work is completed effectively to maintain vehicle reliability and minimise downtime.
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- Monitor vehicle condition, maintenance history, utilisation and performance, identifying mechanical or operational issues and determining appropriate maintenance or repair requirements.
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- Coordinate vehicle acquisition, replacement and disposal based on operational requirements, vehicle condition, maintenance history and lifecycle costs. Continued below:
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Key Responsibilities nn
- Manage and liaise with mechanical workshops, dealerships, parts and tyre suppliers, insurers and other fleet service providers regarding maintenance, repairs and fleet requirements.
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- Oversee vehicle registrations, insurance, servicing and repair records, inspections, and applicable fleet safety and compliance requirements.
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- Monitor expenditure on servicing, repairs, tyres, fuel and other fleet operating costs and implement measures to improve cost efficiency.
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- Maintain fleet records and systems to monitor vehicle usage, kilometres, servicing schedules,



maintenance requirements and vehicle allocation.
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- Coordinate vehicle breakdowns, accident repairs and replacement vehicle arrangements to minimise disruption to construction and field operations.
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- Liaise with management, project managers and supervisors to forecast vehicle requirements and provide recommendations on fleet maintenance, utilisation, performance and future replacement needs.
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Skill & Experience nn
- AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Management, Automotive/Mechanical Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
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- 2-3 years of relevant experience in fleet operations, vehicle maintenance management, automotive operations, transport operations or a comparable fleet-focused role.
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- Demonstrated experience coordinating vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet reliability and minimise operational downtime.
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- Sound knowledge of vehicle lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, replacement, disposal, registration, insurance and compliance requirements.
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- Experience managing vehicle maintenance and operating costs and coordinating external workshops, dealerships, parts suppliers and other automotive service providers.
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- Experience maintaining fleet records and using fleet management, vehicle monitoring or similar systems to track servicing, maintenance requirements, utilisation and vehicle performance.
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- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise maintenance requirements and respond effectively to breakdowns and operational issues.
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- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with management, project teams, drivers and external suppliers.
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📌 Full Time Fleet & Maintenance Manager (Fairfield)
🏢 Business Nest
📍 Fairfield