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Fleet Manager - Willawong | Waste & Environmental Services
701 Recruitment
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Location
- Brisbane, QLD
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
22nd October, 2026
Fleet Manager - Willawong | Waste & Environmental Services
About the Role
701 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to join a well-established business operating within the waste management and environmental services industry, based in Willawong.
This is a hands-on operational role responsible for overseeing a fleet of 25+ vehicles and approximately 25 drivers, ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently and on schedule.
You will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the fleet and driver team, working closely with operations, maintenance and other internal stakeholders to maximise fleet availability, maintain compliance and ensure a high standard of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of a fleet of 25+ vehicles and drivers
- Manage, support and coordinate drivers to ensure daily service requirements are achieved
- Monitor vehicle availability, utilisation and overall fleet performance
- Coordinate preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs to minimise vehicle downtime
- Liaise with workshops, mechanics, suppliers and external service providers
- Ensure vehicles remain compliant, roadworthy and fit for purpose
- Monitor driver performance, fatigue, safety and compliance requirements
- Assist with driver rostering, leave coverage and operational requirements
- Respond to breakdowns, vehicle issues and unexpected operational changes
- Maintain accurate fleet, servicing, maintenance and compliance records
- Monitor fleet costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure
- Support incident investigations and corrective actions where required
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure customer service requirements are consistently met
- Drive a strong culture of safety, accountability and communication across the driver team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in Fleet Management, Transport Management or Transport Operations
- Experience managing both vehicles and drivers within a busy operational environment
- Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, servicing and compliance requirements
- Experience within waste management, transport, logistics, environmental services or a similar industry highly regarded
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Sound understanding of driver safety, fatigue management and transport compliance
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make quick operational decisions
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Good computer literacy and experience maintaining fleet records and reporting
- A practical, hands-on approach to managing day-to-day fleet operations
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current National Police Check (or must be willing to obtain)
- COVID Vaccination x2
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fleet or Transport Manager looking to take ownership of an established fleet and driver team within an essential service industry.
You'll play a key role in keeping the operation moving — ensuring vehicles are available, drivers are supported, compliance is maintained and daily service requirements are delivered safely and efficiently.
