Fleet Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights 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. 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. Te kowhiringa | 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 Foster 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. Perform regular review of asset performance; identify improvement opportunities and manage maintenance schedules to minimise downtime Using Data insights for operational optimisation In this key role within our Fleet Delivery team, you will be based from our McLeans Island Road depot in Christchurch and manages the lower Canterbury region therefore flexibility to travel and stay away from home is required. Nga pukenga 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. 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 konei | 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 benefits 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 Have a look at our other great benefits here! Ko wai matou | Our Organisation Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! Me pehea 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 713790 . 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. Engineering More than 10,000 employees Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called 'The Downer Difference'. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence. #J-18808-Ljbffr