Manager On - Heavy

Job DescriptionDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business are committed to leading the forefront in innovation and integrity to support and empower both our team and our community. We strive for quality and embrace the challenge to deliver a safe and sustainable road network for our rapidly growing population.

The Fleet Category Manager – Heavy On-Road (Trucks, Trailers & Tankers) is responsible for the investment and life cycle management of the Downer Heavy vehicle fleet, establishing strong customer, supplier, and lease company relationships focused on delivering high quality results, innovative, modern and fit for purpose fleet solutions, maximising fleet availability, and effective management of capital investment processes, and repairs and maintenance costs.

What You’ll Be Working On

The primary focus and key responsibilities of this role are to create strong relationships with the fleet team, our customers, our suppliers, and our lease partners by providing management and analysis for the ongoing capital investment in heavy fleet vehicles. This is a highly mobile position requiring extensive travel to ensure success.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role with a focus in the transport / trucking industries.
• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics or related discipline highly advantageous.
• Qualification in Automotive Engineering Heavy Equipment is advantageous.
• Proven knowledge and experience with the specifications around building trucks and trailers.
• Demonstrated track record in developing successful relationships with customers and major suppliers.
• Experience with financial reporting and managing capex.
• Strong negotiation skills.

BenefitsDowner is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP.
• Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing.
• Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint).
• Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft.

To Apply For This Great Opportunity, Please Click On "Apply" And Submit Your Application. We Do Not Accept Applications Via Email But For More Information, Please Contact

Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner

P: 0477 366 ***

E: ***************@downergroup.com

At Downer, our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About The Team

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.