General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) ABOUT OUR CLIENT Recognised as one of Australia's largest and most successful providers of essential services to the community, our client is a privately owned, third generation success story. Due to a strong desire to grow and continually improve, they require an experienced General Manager - Fleet and Maintenance to manage the company's workshop, building maintenance, support staff and management systems. Duties: Plan, document and implement all company procedures; Liaise and meet with relevant Government bodies for fleet, ticketing and contractual issues as required; Drive continual improvement of fleet reliability and performance; Evaluate and implement new fleet cost saving products/technology, making recommendations for change; Work closely with the Managing Director in the compilation of a Fleet Plan that will meet company objectives and operating cost goals; Prepare short and long range plans for fleet; Build and maintain Company fleet expense budgets, as well as manage vehicle specifications for new and replacement vehicles; Complete employee performance appraisals as well as plan, schedule and arrange staff training as required; Build and maintain Company budgets, cash flows and financing of capital expenditure, containing and maximising profitability; Assist in the preparation of tenders and quotations as required. Skills & Experiences: Possess a Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business or Technical discipline is preferred but not mandatory; Have workshop or facility management background/experience, as well as a sound knowledge of heavy vehicle product & parts range; Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to a diverse range of people; Passionate about maintaining an uncompromising commitment to workplace safety; Have strong negotiation skills as well as excellent planning and organisational skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr