Fleet Manager

3 days ago

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Downer Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Downer is an industry leader in fleet management, providing efficient solutions to our customers. Our dedicated and high performing team offers whole-of-life vehicle and mobile plant management, from procurement, lease management, and disposal, to scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, and defect management. 

As Fleet Manager you will use your effective management and strategic leadership to drive operational excellence within your delivery portfolio. You will form robust relationships with key (internal) customers and the wider Fleet team to promote Fleet services, ensure optimal performance of assets and return on investment.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maximising fleet utilisation by providing informed advice and support to customers
  • Fostering a strong culture of safety and compliance
  • Collaborating with Senior Management to align fleet operations with strategic goals and lead change initiatives
  • Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships through developing a deep understanding of the customer base and providing regular updates to Senior Management
  • Performing regular review of asset performance; identify improvement opportunities and manage maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
  • Using Data insights for operational optimisation

This is a key role within our Fleet Delivery team that services the Taranaki region. Ideally you will be based in New Plymouth to enable close working relationships with key internal stakeholders. 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have a high-level of people and project management experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment and working with multi-functional teams across the business. In-depth knowledge of fleet management principles, asset lifecycle management, and maintenance best practices will be advantageous. You will also have:

  • Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to positively engage and influence peers and stakeholders
  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new software and systems
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, business development, and successfully implementing process improvements
  • A solid understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and best practices
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence and empower others 
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions 
  • The ability to travel and stay away from home as required 

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

  • Company vehicle and work phone included 

  • Free access to Marram health care reimbursements and discounted holiday homes 

  • Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more

  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application The reference number for this role is

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. 

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