About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our coach fleet, drivers and depot operations. This is a practical operational role requiring someone who understands the bus/coach industry and is comfortable working directly with drivers, vehicles and the depot.

Key responsibilities

Driver Management

- Recruit, interview and onboard new coach drivers
- Conduct driver inductions and assist with driver training
- Monitor driver performance, attendance and conduct
- Manage driver documentation, licences, accreditations and compliance
- Coordinate daily vehicle dispatch and return
- Conduct regular vehicle condition and safety checks
- Monitor vehicle cleanliness, presentation, fuel and general condition
- Record and follow up vehicle defects
- Coordinate servicing, repairs, inspections and maintenance
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Turrella depot

Fleet Management

- Coordinate daily vehicle dispatch and return
- Conduct regular vehicle condition and safety checks
- Monitor vehicle cleanliness, presentation, fuel and general condition
- Record and follow up vehicle defects
- Coordinate servicing, repairs, inspections and maintenance
- Liaise with mechanics and external suppliers
- Monitor fleet availability and minimise vehicle downtime
- Assist with breakdowns and operational emergencies when required

Depot & Yard Operations

- Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Turrella depot
- Maintain an organised, secure and efficient coach yard
- Coordinate vehicle parking and movement within the yard
- Manage keys, fuel, washing/cleaning and basic depot supplies
- Ensure the depot and vehicles are kept clean, safe and presentable
- Identify and resolve operational issues before they affect services

Operations Support





- Work closely with the Operations and Charter teams
- Support major events, peak periods and rail replacement operations
- Assist with last-minute driver or vehicle changes
- Be available to respond to urgent operational issues when required
- Occasionally drive a coach or assist operationally when necessary

About you

- Previous experience in bus, coach or passenger transport operations
- Experience managing drivers and/or a transport depot
- Strong knowledge of fleet operations and vehicle maintenance
- Experience with driver recruitment, induction and training
- Strong understanding of transport safety and compliance
- A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
- Excellent communication and people-management skills
- Ability to work independently and make operational decisions
- Valuable computer and administration skills
- A current NSW driver's licence with MR/HR/HC licence preferred
- Bus/coach driving experience highly regarded
- Experience with TfNSW or NSW passenger transport operations highly regarded

About us Brighton Coach is a Sydney-based coach charter company providing private coach services for corporate groups, schools, tourism groups, international tour operators, events and rail replacement services.

Benefits

- Competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000 + super, depending on experience
- Stable full-time position with a growing Sydney coach company
- Hands-on management role with genuine responsibility
- Opportunity to help develop our driver and fleet operations
- Supportive management team

If you are an experienced transport professional who enjoys being on the ground, working with drivers and keeping a fleet operating safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your bus/coach industry and depot management experience.

📌 Fleet & Depot Operations Manager (Turrella)
🏢 BRIGHTON COACH
📍 Turrella