Fleet Manager

About the role

Bellbird Brothers is a transport and logistics business based in Traralgon, Victoria. We are looking for an experienced and organised Fleet Manager to oversee our fleet operations and support the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of our transport services. This is a permanent, full-time position of 38 hours per week, with a salary of $90,000 to $100,000 per year plus superannuation.

You will manage vehicle availability, transport schedules, maintenance, driver coordination and fleet operating costs. Working closely with management, drivers, customers and service providers, you will make sure our fleet resources meet operational requirements and customer expectations.

What you'll do

• Plan and manage daily fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, transport schedules and driver rosters.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and delivery performance, adjusting resources and schedules to meet changing requirements.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain vehicle reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage vehicle defects, breakdowns and incidents, arranging repairs and alternative transport where required.
• Maintain vehicle registrations, insurance, roadworthiness documentation and servicing records.
• Assess fleet requirements and coordinate vehicle purchases, leases, replacements and disposals within approved budgets.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses and other operating costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Supervise and support drivers, including inductions, performance monitoring and communication of operating procedures.
• Liaise with customers about transport bookings, delivery requirements, service issues and scheduling changes.
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of goods, including safe loading, unloading and load restraint arrangements.
• Oversee compliance with applicable road transport and workplace health and safety requirements, including Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management obligations where relevant.
• Liaise with workshops, fuel suppliers and contractors to maintain service quality and control costs.
• Maintain fleet management systems and prepare reports on vehicle availability, utilisation, maintenance, costs and safety performance.
• Review and improve fleet procedures, scheduling and service delivery.

About you

• At least one year of relevant experience in fleet management, transport operations or a comparable role.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vehicles, drivers, maintenance and transport schedules.
• Sound understanding of fleet operating costs, vehicle servicing and defect management.
• Knowledge of road transport safety and compliance requirements relevant to the fleet.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using fleet management or transport scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.
• A current driver licence.
• A tertiary qualification, obtained in Australia or overseas.

How to apply

Please apply through this advertisement with your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.