Fleet Operations Coordinator

About the company

Our client doesn’t just manage environmental outcomes, they redefine how it's done! Operating across Australia, backed by private equity, and built on strategic acquisitions, they are rapidly scaling in a sector that demands excellence, safety, and innovation. Today, they are looking to appoint an experienced Fleet Operations Coordinator to play a pivotal role in their Queensland operations.

Why join our client?

• Be part of a national leader in environmental waste management solutions and the circular economy, setting the benchmark in sustainability and environmental outcomes
• Drive a safety-first culture focusing on identifying measures to ensure people, customers and the community remain safe
• Champion Fleet Operations excellence, ensuring the fleet is being utilised and maintained against equipment schedules and requirements, to meet the continual demands of the business
• Ensure compliance and legislative requirements meets all state and federal legislative requirements, for both road transport requirements and environmental requirements
• Great career opportunity, for a passionate, driven Fleet Operations Coordinator, with the emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and cost control, where you’ll be reviewing commercials, to ensure best value for money and environmental compliance
• Be part of a high-performing culture of open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect, where your team, peers, and the leadership group are aligned in a shared vision and purpose
• Thrive in a progressive, entrepreneurial environment where your continuous improvement initiative and ownership are celebrated

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating day-to-day fleet scheduling and allocation to meet the needs of a 24/7 operation
• Monitoring legislative compliance (transport and environmental), vehicle fitness, and operator competency
• Coaching and supporting your drivers and field teams on safe work practices
• Participating in an on-call roster to support round-the-clock customer service delivery
• Working closely with disposal facilities, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to maximise commercial efficiency
• Tracking and managing labour hours and costs to ensure commercial targets are met without compromising quality or safety
• Optimise revenue by identifying efficiencies, controlling costs, assessing partner contracts, labour workforce and overtime, to identify any financial risks

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in fleet coordination, scheduling, or operations within logistics, transport or environmental waste management solutions
• A safety first, resilient, pragmatic mindset, calm under pressure, someone who keeps things moving and a ‘can do’ positive mind-set
• Strong communication skills. You’ll lead from the front and engage people at all levels
• A process-focused, driven work ethic. You’ll know how to juggle priorities, stay organised, and deliver, with a continuous improvement lens
• High degree of commercial awareness. You’ll understand the balance between service, safety and cost to identify efficiencies, increase revenue, whilst exceeding customer expectations and delivering business outcomes with integrity
• Strong systems and technical skills are a must

What’s in it for you?

• Great salary on offer! $90k base + super + branded vehicle + mobile phone + laptop
• Great career opportunity to join a National environmental services company in growth, redefining the waste and circular economy industry in Australia where you can make this role your own!
• Great opportunity for you to make your mark, ensuring optimal efficiency and productivity, working with this high performing team!

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love driving improvement and efficiencies, and want to work alongside inspiring leaders who value your expertise, then we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help lead the next phase of growth. For a confidential discussion, please feel free to call Liz on 0405 370 900 or simply apply now by following the link.

Hinchen Recruitment Group are a team of experienced industry recruiters who offer a highly informative honest process, where our genuine goal is to provide a quality and valued service. One that is respectful to all and is as transparent as possible. Confidentiality is assured with all applications, with your privacy our utmost priority, next to our commitment to diversity.

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