Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

As our fleet continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to take ownership of the day-to-day planning and coordination of our Fleet Maintenance outside of WA.

The Opportunity

Please note that this is not a traditional administration role.

We're looking for someone who understands heavy equipment, knows how the transport & logistics industry operates and can keep multiple moving parts under control.

Working alongside our workshop team, you'll be responsible for coordinating servicing, repairs and maintenance across GKR’s out of state fleet.

You'll be dealing with mechanics, suppliers, dealerships and operational teams every day, balancing competing priorities while ensuring plant downtime is kept to a minimum.

If you've built strong relationships across the heavy vehicle or earthmoving industry and know who to call to get things done, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance, with sub-contractor repairs & supplier’s across GKR Transport’s fleet
• Authorise repairs (within budget) before starting work & Raise purchase orders
• Coordinate repairs with GKR operational team in each State.
• Liaise with dealerships, suppliers and subcontract repairers to ensure repairs are completed efficiently.
• Negotiate pricing and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Track outstanding repairs and minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Coordinate external servicing, warranty work and specialist repairs.
• Manage fleet licensing & Vehicle defect notices across all states.

About You

We're looking for someone who already understands how a busy heavy vehicle or earthmoving business operates.

You'll likely come from a background as a:

• Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
• Workshop Controller
• Service Advisor
• Service Manager
• Fleet Planner
• Workshop Scheduler

To be successful you'll have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience coordinating maintenance within the heavy vehicle, or civil construction industry.
• Strong understanding of truck equipment maintenance.
• Experience raising purchase orders and coordinating procurement.
• Established relationships with suppliers, dealerships and repairers.
• Ability to prioritise competing maintenance demands.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills and confidence learning internal systems.

A trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic will be highly regarded but is not essential.

About GKR Transport

Since its establishment in 1985, GKR Transport has become a trusted provider of transport, storage, and logistics solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, heavy haulage, and oil and gas. With decades of experience, we specialise in delivering practical, reliable, and cost effective solutions tailored to our clients' needs, consistently leading the way in logistics excellence.

At GKR Transport, we invest in our people through ongoing training and development, ensuring your skills and service expectations are recognised and fully supported. Operating in a highly competitive industry, we take pride in our exceptional team and the consistent, high-quality service we deliver, cementing our position as leaders in the transport, storage, and logistics sector..

GKR Transport is proud to be a part of the transport division of Freight Management Holdings (FMH).