Light Vehicle Fleet Manager

The Role

Due to the Symal Group going through a fantastic growth phase, we are now looking to bring on board a Light Vehicle Fleet Manager to join a really collaborative team.  

The Light Vehicle Fleet Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s light vehicle fleet. Overseeing vehicle maintenance, allocation, procurement, & key stakeholder relationships. The position plays a critical role in ensuring fleet efficiency, compliance, & alignment with Symal Groups Light Vehicle Strategy.

Reporting to the Asset Projects & Compliance Manager, this is a permanent position initially based in Spotswood then moving to Avalon into a brand new office at the end of February 2026.

Your Everyday

This is quite a diverse role, where you can take ownership & also further develop your knowledge across the construction industry. This position will include, however not be limited to:

Implementation of Strategies and Plans: 

• Be a key part of strategic management of light vehicles & alignment with company growth and sustainability goals.
• Review & process Light Vehicle Requests forms and related documents.
• Oversee vehicle replacement plans & lifecycle cost analysis.

Reporting and Stakeholder Management:

• Monitor & report on fleet availability & downtime, providing insights to improve operational readiness & reduce asset downtime.
• Analyse fleet utilization trends to identify underused or overused assets & provide actionable insights to optimize allocation & reduce operational costs.
• Make use of dashboards & reports that track supplier performance metrics, including service delivery times, maintenance quality, & cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders & external suppliers to ensure timely resolution of fleet-related issues & alignment with contractual obligations.

Vehicle Allocation and Utilisation:

• Manage allocation of vehicles across projects & departments based on formal requests from upper management.
• Optimise fleet utilisation through data analysis & stakeholder engagement.
• Compile monthly reports to Asset Project & Compliance Manager outlining current utilisation & upcoming allocations.

Fleet Procurement and Lease Management:

• Manage procurement of light vehicles in line with budget & operational requirements.
• Evaluate & negotiate operating lease agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness & flexibility.

Fleet Maintenance and Compliance:

• Oversee vehicle build-up programs for all light vehicles, working in closely with vehicle suppliers to manage scope & timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular audits on vehicle condition reports and help resolve on-going issues.
• Provide guidance, training, & performance oversight.

Who Are You.

This is a colaborative team who can also work autonomously. Being on the front foot at all times as this role has a connection to the Symal Group. It's a true end to end role, therefore we are looking for a person who has:

• A min' 5 years’ experience in fleet management, asset coordination, or logistics within a construction or industrial environment.
• A strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, procurement, & compliance.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement & contract negotiation.
• Ideally leadership experience with direct reports or team coordination.