South Australian Fleet Maintenance Manager

Job Advertisement: Fleet Maintenance Manager - South Australia

About Us: With nearly six decades of experience, we've built a stellar reputation for excellence in the Australian Bus and Coach Industry, focusing on top-tier customer service and reliability. With our headquarters and largest depot in Swan Hill, we operate over 250 vehicles across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, providing a wide range of passenger services.

Job Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated Fleet Maintenance Manager to join our team in South Australia. This position will be based primarily in Mount Barker, with regular travel to our workshops in Renmark and Keith. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of vehicle maintenance, manage workshop operations, and ensure compliance with safety and accreditation standards. As we have offices in Mount Barker and Renmark, we have chosen to widen the applicant pool and advertise in both locations. There is only one position available. The successful applicant will be required to work out of one of these depots so the applicant must live in either the Mount Barker or Riverland Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage vehicle Fleet Maintenance and mechanics in South Australia
• Oversee operations of all South Australian workshops, internal and external
• Liaise with management to schedule maintenance and ensure compliance
• Monitor expenditures to prevent wastage and ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety
• Be the first point of contact for South Australian staff regarding maintenance queries
• Manage all SA workshops when leading hands are on leave
• Communicate decisions regarding vehicle replacements to the SA State Manager and Operations Administrators in each depot

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Competent computer skills
• Knowledge of industry-specific processing systems
• Current Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence
• Trade qualifications in mechanical repair
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of maintenance requirements by the company and manufacturers

Skills and Capabilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills
• Ability to train and mentor staff
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads
• Positive attitude towards continual improvement

Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and committed
• Sets high standards of performance
• Flexible and adaptive
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Deals with the public in a positive manner

Additional Information:

• On-call requirements and accessibility by mobile
• Travel may be required
• Confidentiality regarding company operations
• At this time we are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this position.

BusBiz is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.