Fleet & Driver Coordinator

About the role

This is a practical operational role working closely with drivers, fleet and workshop. You will be responsible for ensuring coaches are properly allocated, maintained, clean, fuelled and ready for service every day.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily coach and vehicle allocation
• Coordinate driver and vehicle requirements for daily operations
• Ensure vehicles are ready and available for scheduled services
• Monitor vehicle defects and follow up repairs
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance and inspections with workshops and suppliers
• Arrange vehicle cleaning, refuelling and general fleet readiness
• Manage vehicle movements and parking within the depot/yard
• Communicate with drivers regarding vehicle and operational requirements
• Respond to last-minute vehicle or driver issues and coordinate replacements where required
• Maintain accurate fleet and operational records
• Monitor GPS and vehicle tracking systems
• Conduct regular checks of vehicles and report any issues
• Maintain accurate fleet and operational records
• Assist the Depot Manager with operational information and documentation
• Liaise with management, drivers, workshops and external suppliers
• Ensure the fleet is presented to a high standard for our customers

About you

• Proven experience in bus, coach or passenger transport operations
• Previous experience coordinating a commercial vehicle fleet
• Good understanding of bus/coach operations and driver requirements
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn fleet/GPS systems
• Strong attention to detail
• A current NSW Driver Licence
• Heavy vehicle or bus licence is highly desirable

We are looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on around the depot and fleet.

You should be the type of person who notices when a coach has an issue, follows it up with the driver or workshop, makes sure it is repaired, and ensures the correct vehicle is ready for the next job.

You will work alongside our Depot Manager, who is responsible for the company’s administration, documentation and compliance functions. This role will focus primarily on the day-to-day fleet and driver operations.

Why Join Brighton Tours?

• Established Sydney coach operator
• Modern fleet of coaches and buses
• Stable full-time position
• Turrella-based depot
• Work closely with an experienced operations team
• Opportunity to take ownership of the fleet operation
• Salary of $80,000–$90,000 + super, depending on experience

About us

Brighton Tours is a Sydney-based coach and bus operator providing charter, tourism, corporate, educational and passenger transport services across Sydney and NSW.