Coates Career Opportunities Asset Services Manager - VIC, TAS & SA
About The Position
Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC. The next step in your career starts here… Permanent Full Time Lead a high performing team Complex fleet and asset management challenges Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Business Unit, the Asset Services Manager leads 4–8 direct reports, including Regional Service Managers, Fleet Deployment, and Administration teams across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. In this role you are accountable for delivering fleet performance outcomes through asset management activities, driving continuous improvement in fleet procurement, maintenance planning and delivery, to achieve greater return on investment. You’ll enjoy variety in your role including: Leading a strong Safety-First culture across the Business Unit, in branch and workshop operations Driving strategic asset improvement initiatives with Business Unit and Corporate teams Developing multi-year fleet plans and guiding investment/divestment decisions Monitoring fleet utilisation and ensuring effective deployment to maximise return on investment Overseeing compliance with legislation and Coates asset management standards Managing repairs and maintenance budgets and service operations to deliver top customer service Optimising quality, productivity, and supplier performance against SLAs Leading and engaging a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
- Experience in asset management, including maintenance planning and scheduling in a fleet environment
- Strong commercial and analytical skills
- Solid knowledge of maintenance principles
- Understanding of fixed asset registers
- Familiarity with fleet management protocols and processes
- Understanding of Business Unit budgeting and financial management (desirable)
- Experience in hire or rental operations, or similar fleet-intensive industries (desirable)
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of Business Unit budgeting and financial management (desirable)
- Experience in hire or rental operations, or similar fleet-intensive industries (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Leading a strong Safety-First culture across the Business Unit, in branch and workshop operations
- Driving strategic asset improvement initiatives with Business Unit and Corporate teams
- Developing multi-year fleet plans and guiding investment/divestment decisions
- Monitoring fleet utilisation and ensuring effective deployment to maximise return on investment
- Overseeing compliance with legislation and Coates asset management standards
- Managing repairs and maintenance budgets and service operations to deliver top customer service
- Optimising quality, productivity, and supplier performance against SLAs
- Leading and engaging a high-performing team to drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Development and career progression pathways
- Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
