At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a fleet of trucks and lead a team of transport staff.
- Company: Fast-growing waste-management organisation with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Other info: Flexibility required for occasional after-hours support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment focused on safety and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Must have a Dangerous Goods Licence and experience in fleet management.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Your new company is a well‑established, fast‑growing waste‑management organisation operating a sizeable transport fleet out of its Willawong facility. It prides itself on safety, efficiency and delivering reliable service to its customers, while supporting a strong team culture across operations.
You will manage a fleet of 19 trucks and oversee a team of approximately 20 transport staff. The role requires leading daily fleet operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a strong safety focus across all activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day fleet operations, scheduling and driver coordination
- Monitor vehicle maintenance, compliance and safety standards
- Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities across the fleet
- Support drivers with issues or queries, including occasional after‑hours calls
- Ensure all transport activities meet legislative and industry requirements
- Lead and mentor a team of around 20 staff
- Report on fleet performance and improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Dangerous Goods (DG) Licence
- Current truck licence (minimum Medium Rigid)
- Forklift licence
- Experience managing fleets, transport operations or similar environments
- Strong understanding of compliance, safety and maintenance
- Flexibility to assist the team outside standard hours when required
If interested in the position, please click APPLY or contact Keeley on 0452 601 251.
Seniority level: Not applicable. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Distribution. Industries: Truck Transportation.
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