We operate and maintain an extensive fleet of transport vehicles, material handling equipment, cold stores, refrigerated trailers, offices and depots in Western Australia.

We require an experienced executive to lead the asset management function for the business with the support of workshop, refrigeration and facilities maintenance personnel and the use of external specialist repairers.

Reporting to the CEO and the Board, this role is accountable for this area of the business including budgeting, cost controls, analytical analysis and reporting, data-based decision making, people management, and day to day leadership of a team in excess of 40 persons. Capability to diagnose faults and plan repairs and maintenance is central to this role.

Our business is complex and integrated, needing a high level of predictable availability of all assets and facilities that remain compliant to statutory regulations and safety standards within OEM recommended servicing parameters.

We offer an attractive renumeration package to the right person, supportive working environment with extensive development opportunities in our iconic state-wide business.

If this role sounds like your next career move, then please read on about our business and details of this specific opportunity.
This Role


Leads our Statewide asset management functionality and is accountable for the smooth and efficient execution of the asset management lifecycle across our entire range of asset classes. This includes:

• Effective people management and development of our maintenance and repair teams
• Coordinating the acquisition, operational readiness, maintenance, renewal and disposal of all our infrastructure, fixed and mobile assets.
• Development and implementation of an overall maintenance strategy, preventative and programmed maintenance of Sands Group assets, trucks, refrigeration plants, trailers and material handling equipment and facilities.
• Managing and developing our workshop, facilities and refrigeration maintenance team leaders
• Working with external suppliers for specialist repairs and maintenance
• As a senior member of the management team undertaking, budgeting, cost controls, reporting to the Executive team and Board, performance analysis and improvement and outcome management
• Coordination and project management of any capital works or renewals
• Leading the safety, compliance and quality assurance in respect of all assets
• Coordinating the safety and quality assurance training of all the maintenance and repair teams.
• Liaison with operations, customer service, regional and transport divisions concerning asset availability and function.

We seek someone who has:

• a minimum 10 year's proven and demonstratable people management, leadership and team development experience
• demonstrated leadership in asset management roles in an industrial or transport setting for at least 5 years.
• well-developed analytical, reporting, cost management and planning skills with high attention to detail.
• High level of computer literacy using EAMS or similar maintenance management software
• Well-developed communication, prioritization and time management skills.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered for this position dependent upon the skills, experience and demonstrated achievements of the successful candidate.
Our Business

Sands Fridge Lines is a family-owned and operated logistics business and is a leading provider of chilled, frozen, ambient warehousing and transport distribution services throughout WA.

Established over forty years ago our customers include major Australian and International household brands who we service throughout metropolitan and regional WA.

We are proud of the excellent service we provide our customers, passionate about our people and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our team within the workplace.

To Apply
If you believe you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered for the role, click on 'Apply for this Job' and submit your resume

To be successful, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia full time and willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and able to provide a clean drug and alcohol screening result.

• Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted