Fleet Manager
- Oversee fleet procurement, replacement, leasing and disposal, including evaluating vehicle suitability and costs.
- Coordinate vehicle allocation, delivery schedules, drivers, servicing and compliance to maintain efficient and safe operations.
- Maintain fleet records and monitor utilisation and expenditure, recommending improvements to fleet efficiency.
Employer: Courier Team Pty Ltd
Position: Fleet Manager| Permanent, Full-Time
Work Location: 50 Kernot Crescent, Noble Park North VIC 3174
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per annum, plus superannuation
About Business and Position
Courier Team Pty Ltd is a transport and courier services business based in Noble Park North, Victoria, operating its own fleet of delivery vans to transport and deliver goods and parcels to customers. The company’s operations involve coordinating vehicle movements, managing collection and delivery schedules and ensuring the timely and efficient transportation of goods.
The company is seeking a capable Fleet Manager to oversee its fleet operations and coordinate the day-to-day transportation activities. The position involves managing vehicle allocation, monitoring vehicle movements and delivery schedules, coordinating drivers, arranging vehicle maintenance and ensuring that the fleet operates efficiently, safely and in compliance with relevant transport and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and oversee the purchase, replacement and sale of company vehicles to meet the business’ courier and delivery requirements.
2. Assess fleet requirements and compare vehicle capacity, condition, reliability and operating costs to recommend suitable vehicles for acquisition.
3. Coordinate vehicle purchases with dealers and suppliers, including negotiating prices and terms and arranging acquisition documentation.
4. Where vehicle leasing is used, coordinate leasing arrangements, liaise with providers and monitor lease terms, renewals and vehicle returns.
5. Review vehicle age, condition, maintenance history and running costs to identify vehicles requiring replacement or disposal.
6. Organize the sale or disposal of vehicles approved for replacement, including obtaining valuations, liaising with buyers and completing the relevant records.
7. Manage the allocation and use of fleet vehicles to ensure suitable vans are available for scheduled courier and delivery activities.
8. Arrange vehicle servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance, and coordinate registration, insurance and inspections to support fleet availability and roadworthiness.
9. Maintain accurate records of vehicle purchases, sales, lease agreements where applicable, registration, insurance, maintenance and fleet expenditure.
10. Monitor fleet utilization and ownership or leasing costs, and recommend improvements to vehicle purchasing, replacement planning and overall fleet efficiency.
Skills and Experience Required
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in fleet management, transport coordination, courier operations or a similar transportation-related role.
- Sound understanding of vehicle fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, scheduling, maintenance coordination and fleet utilization.
- Ability to plan and coordinate delivery routes, vehicle movements and transportation schedules to meet operational deadlines.
- Experience in monitoring vehicle locations, delivery progress and driver activities to ensure efficient transport operations.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements, fuel management, registration, insurance and fleet operating costs.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple vehicles and delivery activities simultaneously.
- Effective communication and coordination skills when dealing with drivers, customers, vehicle service providers and other operational personnel.
- Ability to identify and resolve operational issues, including vehicle breakdowns, delivery delays and scheduling disruptions.
- Good record-keeping and reporting skills, including maintaining fleet documentation and preparing operational reports.
- Understanding road safety requirements, vehicle compliance and workplace health and safety practices.
Qualifications Required
Applicants should hold one of the following:
- Applicants must hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma or higher qualification in Transport Management, Logistics, Fleet Management, Business Management or a closely related field.
- Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in place of the formal qualification.
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