A well-established commercial farming corporation is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and hands-on Group Workshop and Logistics Manager to oversee the complete management of its extensive fleet and logistics operations across all sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of cattle trucks, feed trucks, agricultural tractors, feed cars, earthmoving equipment, farming machinery, and implements.
Minimum requirements for the role:
Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12); Qualified Technical or Mechanical Trade Test (Mechanical Engineering qualification will be a strong advantage)
Minimum 10 years' senior management experience in fleet workshop, logistics, and heavy equipment operations
Proven experience in fleet maintenance, procurement, and cost management in a large multi-site environment
Must reside in or near Heidelberg or be willing to relocate
Proactive, detail-oriented, pressure resilient, and customer-centric leader with high integrity
Strong negotiator with excellent time management
Willingness to travel regularly between sites, work overtime, weekends, and public holidays as required
Strong numerical, planning, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with excellent communication and leadership abilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Overseeing the effective maintenance, repair, servicing, and operational readiness of the entire Group fleet (cattle trucks, feed trucks, tractors, earthmoving equipment, and farming implements).
Developing and implementing a structured preventative maintenance programme to maximise fleet uptime and minimise downtime across all feedlots and farms.
Managing the purchasing of new vehicles, machinery, and equipment for the Group.
Planning, optimising, and overseeing all logistics and route planning for cattle, feed, and operational movements between sites.
Monitoring real-time fleet performance, vehicle tracking, and coordinating daily vehicle allocations and movements.
Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of parts, tyres, services, and machinery.
Controlling and optimising fuel consumption across all sites, including fuel contracts, monitoring, reporting, and loss prevention.
Preparing, managing, and controlling the fleet and workshop budget, including capital expenditure (Capex) authorisation and cost-saving initiatives.
Managing the parts store, conducting regular stock takes, and maintaining accurate inventory control.
Ensuring full compliance with all safety, legal, regulatory, and roadworthiness requirements for the fleet and workshops.
Leading, mentoring, and managing multi-site technical, workshop, and logistics teams through performance management and staff development.
Analysing fleet operating costs and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and return on investment of all assets.
Safeguarding company assets through risk mitigation, security measures, and loss prevention protocols.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including technology enhancements for fleet monitoring and workshop management systems.
Providing strategic input to senior management on fleet expansion, replacement strategies, and logistics optimisation to support business growth.