ABOUT US

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven leadership experience in equipment hire, construction, or similar operational industries
• Strong operational know-how, with hands-on experience in fleet coordination and asset management
• Exceptional people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Sharp commercial insight, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and driving customer-focused outcomes
• A customer-first approach, with strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced, service-driven environments
• A strong safety mindset, committed to fostering a proactive, safety-first culture across the team

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving growth and revenue through proactive sales leadership, strong customer engagement, and identifying new business opportunities
• Leading and developing a motivated team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Owning branch performance, including full P&L responsibility and delivering on key KPIs
• Maximising fleet availability and utilisation to meet customer demand and optimise branch profitability
• Ensuring operational excellence, including equipment readiness, compliance, and safety leadership
• Building strong customer relationships, ensuring service excellence across every interactio