National Fleet & Asset Manager

Fleet & Asset Manager – National Multi‑Trade Services Group

Lead a national fleet. Shape a growing multi‑trade business. Drive real operational impact.

About Us

We are a national multi‑trade services organisation entering a significant growth phase, expanding our service capability and workforce across Australia. To support this evolution, we are seeking an experienced Fleet & Asset Manager to take full ownership of our vehicles, equipment and trade assets nationally.

This is a hands‑on, strategic role where you’ll influence how our field teams are equipped, supported and kept safe. You’ll work closely with senior operations, finance and field leadership, playing a critical part in building a scalable, future‑ready asset framework.

The Opportunity

As our Fleet & Asset Manager, you will oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of our national fleet and asset portfolio — ensuring safety, uptime, cost control and operational efficiency as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Strategy & OEM Management

• Develop and execute a national fleet strategy aligned to business growth

• Lead OEM relationships, vehicle selection and standardised fleet builds

• Oversee ordering, delivery, commissioning and end‑of‑life disposal

• Drive standardisation to reduce cost, downtime and operational complexity

Fleet & Equipment Maintenance

• Manage preventive and reactive maintenance for vehicles and trade equipment

• Oversee servicing schedules, defect rectification, breakdowns and warranty claims

• Minimise downtime through proactive planning and supplier coordination

Asset Lifecycle Management

• Own the full lifecycle of all assets — procurement through to disposal

• Maintain an accurate national asset register

• Forecast replacement cycles and capital requirements

• Support rapid onboarding of new trades with fit‑for‑purpose asset standards

Cost & Commercial Management

• Manage fleet and asset budgets

• Track TCO and cost‑per‑asset performance

• Make data‑driven repair vs replace decisions

• Identify cost‑efficiency opportunities through supplier negotiation and insights

Compliance, Risk & Safety

• Ensure compliance with registration, roadworthiness, WHS and Chain of Responsibility

• Oversee defect management and incident reporting

• Support risk mitigation initiatives across the fleet

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Own fleet and asset management systems and processes

• Deliver clear reporting on utilisation, costs, risks and lifecycle status

• Build scalable processes suitable for a rapidly growing multi‑trade business

About You

You’re a commercially minded operator who understands the realities of field‑based service work — and how critical fleet and equipment uptime is to performance.

You bring:

• Proven experience managing a medium–large fleet and asset portfolio

• Strong OEM, supplier and contractor management capability

• Experience in trades, construction, utilities or field services

• High attention to compliance, safety and governance

• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost‑control skills

• A systems‑driven, process‑focused mindset with the ability to scale operations

Why Join Us?

• National role with genuine autonomy and influence

• Opportunity to shape fleet and asset strategy during a major growth phase

• Direct impact on safety, performance and profitability

• Business expanding its multi‑trade capability — your role grows with it