National Fleet Lead

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With a range of trusted independent brands like IGA, Foodland, Celebrations, Total Tools, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, the Bottle-o, and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their local communities, providing the locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most.

We are seeking an experienced National Fleet Lead to join the Corporate Logistics Team. In this role the National Fleet lead is responsible for the daily operational responsibilities of the entire fleet spectrum and responsible for assisting in the procurement and building teamwork conducive relationships with suppliers to ensure that the supplied range of equipment is best fit for the business both operationally and financially.

The role will provide analytical and commercial support to the National Fleet, MHE & Asset Manager.

What you’ll do
- Responsible for the vehicle ordering process and ensuring that all steps are completed correctly (passenger and truck)
- Responsibility for lease end expiries on existing contracts. Ensure that vehicles are replaced as leases end, ensuring vehicle are replaced in a timely manner
- Ensure all company vehicles are registered prior to expiry date ensuring branches are provided with enough time to complete inspections
- Reconciliation of data provided by Fleet management provider ensuring costs invoiced are as expected
- Responsible for day-to-day management of Tool of Trade vehicles
- Deliver expected outcomes, as planned, on time, on budget or as planned
- Responsible for vehicle servicing. Ensure all vehicle services are up to date and within acceptable parameters, passenger, truck, fridge and tailgate and that data is correctly entered telematics weekly
- Engagement with various partners both internal and external and across the business.
- Promote and encourage engagement with safety functions and business to improve safety

What you’ll bring
- Minimum 3years working in fleet background/ experience
- Knowledge of truck building to specification an advantage
- Intermediate experience using all Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS teams.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to influence and negotiate with all levels both internal and external to the organization
- Knowledge of basic OHS practices associated with motor vehicles
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, ensuring that obstacles are identified and resolved in a satisfactory and timely manner, risk is minimized

What we can offer you
- An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program
- Great corporate benefits including retail discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing days and much more.
- Hybrid working - flexibility is in our DNA, so we blend working from anywhere with time in the office, and flexible arrangements to suit your needs
- Ongoing career development opportunities and take part in some amazing training courses.
- A proven diverse and inclusive workplace environment that rewards people purely on their values, engagement, and performance.

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Women, an accredited Flex Ready workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark