Mile End Join the Team that keeps Adelaide moving!
Be part of a dynamic public transport leader.
Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.
Work from one of our metropolitan depots with negotiable hours About Torrens Transit Torrens Transit is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient transportation solutions for our customers.
We are part of the Kelsian Group Limited, Australia's largest integrated land and marine, tourism, and public transport service provider, and we offer an intelligent, integrated public transport system across Adelaide's East-West, North-South, and Outer North-East bus contract areas.
What we need from you: In this newly created role, you will play a crucial part in optimising the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our workshop operations across our six metropolitan depots.
This involves identifying and implementing innovative solutions to optimise procurement processes, standardising parts usage across workshops, and working closely with Workshop Managers, Finance, Kelsian Procurement Manager and other Torrens Transit management to ensure consistent, efficient, and cost-effective parts supply and purchasing practices.
Your key responsibilities: Drive financial performance improvements: Manage and monitor key metrics such as cost per kilometre, maintenance cost per vehicle, and parts inventory value to drive continuous enhancement.
Optimise parts management: Utilise our inhouse information system: TIMS for inventory control, parts tracking, and efficient procurement, identifying bulk purchase opportunities and ensuring cost-effective practices.
Generate insightful fleet reports: Utilise TIMS to produce comprehensive reports on fleet costs, including maintenance and workshop parts and consumables expenses, analysing data for cost efficiency and implementing corrective actions.
Maintain supplier relationships: Coordinate with vehicle and parts suppliers to ensure timely orders, secure favourable pricing, and secure after-sales support available for all Transit Systems businesses.
You will need to possess the following essential skills and experience: Extensive experience in senior fleet management roles, ideally in public transport.
Strong understanding of fleet management regulations, best practices, and industry standards.
Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience working across multiple sites.
Proven success in managing large and complex workshop inventories.
Strong analytical skills for developing and implementing effective fleet maintenance strategies.
Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
Skilled negotiator with proven success in securing favourable outcomes with suppliers.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in relevant software applications, including fleet management systems like TIMS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
To Apply: If you are a highly skilled and motivated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic and progressive organisation, we encourage you to apply by clicking on the apply link.
Please visit our website at www.jointransit.com .au for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you!