At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage fleet operations and ensure efficient service delivery.
- Company: Join FOOTT, a regional Victorian business focused on waste and resource recovery.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career development, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Genuine autonomy and opportunities for growth in a successful company.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while leading a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams and knowledge of transport or logistics.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
FOOTT is a proudly regional Victorian business delivering essential waste and resource recovery services across multiple sectors and communities. We're looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to lead our B2B fleet operations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for building a high-performing team, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across our logistics operations.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Logistics & Business Integration, you'll lead a team of drivers and a Fleet Scheduler while maintaining overall accountability for fleet scheduling, resource allocation, service delivery, safety performance and operational outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems and making decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and support a frontline operational team
- Manage attendance, performance and daily employee matters
- Oversee fleet allocations, scheduling and service delivery
- Drive safety performance, compliance and incident management
- Review operational data and reporting to identify improvements
- Work closely with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders
- Improve productivity, fleet utilisation and customer outcomes
About You
You are an experienced people leader who can build accountability, trust and strong team performance. You will bring:
- Experience leading frontline or operational teams
- Transport, logistics, fleet or service industry experience
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills
- Confidence using computer systems, reporting tools and operational software
- A commitment to safety, customer service and continuous improvement
- The ability to remain calm and decisive when priorities change
Why FOOTT?
- Join a successful and growing regional business
- Genuine autonomy and ownership of your operation
- Supportive leadership team and strong company values
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration package
If you're ready to lead people, improve operations and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Fleet Manager employer: Peter Foott Waste Collection
FOOTT is an exceptional employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture in regional Victoria. With a focus on career development, competitive remuneration, and genuine autonomy in your role as Fleet Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us to be part of a growing business that prioritises safety, continuous improvement, and strong company values.
Contact Details:
Peter Foott Waste Collection Recruitment Team
