Fleet Manager

About the role

Courier Team Pty Ltd is a transport and courier services business based in Noble Park North, Victoria. We run our own fleet of delivery vans to transport and deliver goods and parcels to customers. Our operations involve coordinating vehicle movements, managing collection and delivery schedules and making sure goods are transported on time and efficiently.

We are looking for a capable Fleet Manager to oversee our fleet operations and coordinate day-to-day transportation activities. This is a permanent, full-time role based at 50 Kernot Crescent, Noble Park North. The salary is plus superannuation. You will manage vehicle allocation, monitor vehicle movements and delivery schedules, coordinate drivers, arrange vehicle maintenance and make sure the fleet operates efficiently, safely and in line with relevant transport and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Plan and oversee the purchase, replacement and sale of company vehicles to meet our courier and delivery needs.
• Assess fleet requirements and compare vehicle capacity, condition, reliability and operating costs to recommend suitable vehicles for acquisition.
• Coordinate vehicle purchases with dealers and suppliers, including negotiating prices and terms and arranging acquisition documentation.
• Where leasing is used, coordinate leasing arrangements, liaise with providers and monitor lease terms, renewals and vehicle returns.
• Review vehicle age, condition, maintenance history and running costs to identify vehicles that need replacing or disposing of.
• Organise the sale or disposal of vehicles approved for replacement, including obtaining valuations, liaising with buyers and completing the relevant records.
• Manage the allocation and use of fleet vehicles so suitable vans are available for scheduled courier and delivery activities.
• Arrange vehicle servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance, and coordinate registration, insurance and inspections to support fleet availability and roadworthiness.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle purchases, sales, lease agreements (where applicable), registration, insurance, maintenance and fleet expenditure.
• Monitor fleet utilisation and ownership or leasing costs, and recommend improvements to vehicle purchasing, replacement planning and overall fleet efficiency.

About you

You will have at least one year of relevant work experience in fleet management, transport coordination, courier operations or a similar transportation-related role, along with:

• A sound understanding of vehicle fleet operations, including vehicle allocation, scheduling, maintenance coordination and fleet utilisation.
• The ability to plan and coordinate delivery routes, vehicle movements and transportation schedules to meet operational deadlines.
• Experience monitoring vehicle locations, delivery progress and driver activities to keep transport operations efficient.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements, fuel management, registration, insurance and fleet operating costs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple vehicles and delivery activities at once.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when dealing with drivers, customers, vehicle service providers and other operational personnel.
• The 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.
• An understanding of road safety requirements, vehicle compliance and workplace health and safety practices.

Qualifications

You will hold a Diploma, 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.

How to apply

Apply using the form on this page.