Fleet Manager

Marlborough Lines is the electricity distribution company that powers the Marlborough region. Owned by local consumers through the Marlborough Electric Power Trust, we are committed to delivering reliable electricity while investing in the future of our community.

With around 170 employees based in Blenheim, we are helping lead the region through a period of significant change as electrification, renewable energy, and new technologies reshape the energy sector. Guided by our vision of Energising Marlborough’s Future, we offer meaningful work, great people, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a region renowned for its lifestyle, natural beauty, and world-class wine industry.

Marlborough Lines is looking for a practical, organised and commercially-minded Fleet Manager to take ownership of our diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our people have safe, reliable and compliant vehicles to support the delivery of essential electricity services across the Marlborough region.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the full lifecycle of vehicles and fleet assets
• Planning and coordinating servicing, maintenance, inspections and compliance requirements
• Developing fleet replacement plans and supporting fleet budgeting and forecasting
• Monitoring vehicle utilisation, operating costs and fleet performance
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships
• Administering fleet systems including EROAD and maintaining accurate fleet records
• Supporting incident management, insurance claims and fleet-related investigations
• Promoting safe vehicle use and continuous improvement across the fleet

What we're looking for

You will be someone who enjoys being the person who keeps things running smoothly. You're organised, proactive and able to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and customer service.

Ideally you'll bring

• A current Class 2 driver's licence
• Experience coordinating vehicle fleets, plant, equipment or asset maintenance activities
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills
• Experience managing compliance programmes, records and reporting
• The ability to analyse data and make sound operational recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and fleet or asset management systems
• Experience within the electricity, utility, contracting, transport or infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded, as will experience with EROAD, asset management systems and fleet budgeting.
• Why Marlborough Lines?

At Marlborough Lines, we help power homes, businesses and communities across the region. Our people enjoy meaningful work, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a vital role in Marlborough's future.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact, improve fleet performance and support operational excellence across the business.

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If you're a practical problem-solver with a passion for fleet management, safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy

A competitive salary that recognises your skills and experience

Southern Cross health insurance for peace of mind

Life, income protection, and critical illness insurance to help protect what matters most

Access to a range of employee discounts and benefits

A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

An award-winning health and wellbeing programme, including free health checks, skin checks, and an annual wellbeing allowance to spend on what supports you best

The stability and security that comes from working for an essential service provider

* Ongoing opportunities to learn, develop, and be part of the future of the energy industry

Beyond the benefits, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Whether it's supporting local initiatives, investing in our communities, enabling regional growth, or helping shape New Zealand's energy future, you'll be making a positive difference for Marlborough every day.

Join us and help energise Marlborough's future.

Applications close 29 October.

As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a criminal record check.