Symal is a trusted partner in the building and construction industry.
We're an evolving and cohesive group of businesses offering fully integrated civil solutions across diverse sectors. Our group capabilities include self-performing civil infrastructure on large multi-million projects, plant and equipment hire, an Indigenous contractor, a waste resource and recovery business, and commercial, industrial and retail property development.
Together, we believe in fostering partnerships today to create a better tomorrow.
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.
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.
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