Perth, Western Australia ****, Australia
Full-time Permanent Executive
Posted 30 Oct ****
Description
Northfleet is the largest and most diverse fleet provider in WA, with over 20 years of experience in the region. We have a dedicated history of delivering safe and effective transport and hire solutions to our valued clients across our depots in WA.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Plant and Asset Manager to take ownership of Northfleet's substantial fleet and equipment portfolio.Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll have the autonomy to drive strategic asset decisions, improve commercial performance, influence capital investment planning, and help grow a developing transport and logistics business.
If you're looking for a position where you can genuinely shape the future of a business, this is the role for you.
What you'll be doing
Develop a fleet strategy and capital replacement plan, and building the business cases behind it
Be accountable for the fleet across its whole lifecyle, from strategic acquisition through maintenance and compliance to disposal.
Lead a small fleet team and set the standards our workshops work to. The team's goal is to make sure every asset is safe, compliant and available when operations need it, at the lowest sustainable cost.
Set consistent preventive maintenance standards and priorities across all sites and workshops
Ensure every asset is registered, inspected, permitted and compliant, including heavy vehicle accreditation,



Main Roads WA permits and WHS plant obligations
Hold final accountability for vehicle damage and incident management, including setting delegations, deciding high-value or disputed claims, and making sure costs are recovered where others are at fault
Lead the purchase, lease, hire and disposal of assets, and managing OEM, parts, tyre and repair suppliers
Report monthly to the COO and leadership team on fleet availability, compliance, damage, cost and capex
About you
A tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management or business or a trade qualification in heavy vehicle or diesel mechanics
At least 5 years in fleet, plant or asset management in a heavy vehicle environment such as transport, buses, logistics, civil or resources
Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to analyse asset performance and profitability.
Experience managing a mixed heavy and light vehicle fleet across multiple sites, including multi-combination vehicles
Experience building maintenance programs, managing budgets and preparing capital business cases
A current WA driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly to regional sites
Highly regarded:
Knowledge of ISO ***** and integrated management systems
Experience with telematics, fuel management systems and complex ERP systems
This is a senior role with real influence. You'll shape how a growing WA transport business plans, maintains and invests in its fleet, with the backing of the COO and a team around you.
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📌 Plant And Asset Manager (Perth)
🏢 Northfleet
📍 Perth