Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - 60,000
Preferred Education:
CANDIDATE BRIEF
Fleet & Equipment Manager
The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course (KSC)
Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Reports To: Head of Agronomy
Employment Type: Full-Time
Executive Summary
The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course (KSC), one of Asia’s most respected and high?performing public golfing destinations, is seeking an experienced Fleet & Equipment Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of its equipment assets. This role oversees a substantial fleet—200+ golf carts and a full suite of turf maintenance machinery—and leads a workshop team of 9 mechanics.
The successful candidate will bring a balanced blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial discipline, contributing directly to the delivery of safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operations across a 54-hole championship facility.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a diverse, multinational workforce, within a high-performance environment that places strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Organisation Overview
KSC is a landmark golfing facility offering 54 holes of world-class public golf. Its scale, environmental setting, and consistently high service standards demand a highly reliable and well?managed fleet. The equipment operation is central to delivering championship-level turf conditions and daily course readiness.
The Fleet & Equipment Manager plays a pivotal leadership role, ensuring that all mechanical assets—from golf carts to greens mowers—are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.
Role Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of the golf course’s entire equipment fleet. The Fleet & Equipment Manager is accountable for equipment reliability, safety, preventative maintenance planning, workshop performance, cost management, and long-term asset lifecycle planning.
The role requires strong coordination with agronomy and operations teams and thrives in a multinational, multicultural working environment.
Scope & Reporting
- Reports to: Head of Agronomy
- Direct Reports: 9 mechanics/technicians
- Fleet Portfolio:
- 200+ golf carts
- Turf maintenance machinery (greens, tees, fairway, rough units)
- Utility vehicles, tractors, sprayers
- Small engine equipment & workshop tooling
- Key Stakeholders: Agronomy team, Course Operations, Finance, Procurement, HSE, OEM suppliers, service providers
Key Responsibilities
- Operational & Technical Leadership
- Lead the full lifecycle maintenance program for all equipment.
- Oversee diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, and major overhauls.
- Maintain high workshop standards related to safety, tooling, documentation, and equipment availability.
- Manage charging systems, battery health, and infrastructure for the golf cart fleet.
- Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop a team of 9 mechanics, including training, skill development, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Set workshop KPIs and ensure adherence to operational standards.
- Financial & Asset Management
- Develop annual operating and capital budgets.
- Create data-driven equipment lifecycle and replacement plans.
- Manage spare parts inventory, procurement, vendor relationships, and warranty recoveries.
- Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) through effective planning and analysis.
- Collaboration & Planning
- Coordinate with the Golf Course Superintendent to ensure equipment availability aligns with agronomic and operational requirements.
- Support tournament readiness and high-demand periods with strong contingency and fleet planning.
- Prepare board-level reports and technical recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement & Sustainability
- Implement reliability engineering practices, including root-cause analysis and failure prevention.
- Recommend and implement sustainability improvements (energy, waste reduction, fuel efficiency).
- Enhance digital recordkeeping through CMMS and maintenance tracking systems.
Role Challenges & Success Factors
Challenges:
- Managing a large mixed fleet across 54 holes.
- Balancing reliability demands with budget efficiency.
- Improving workshop processes and technical capability.
Success Factors:
- Predictable equipment availability.
- Strong relationships with agronomy and operations.
- Effective leadership of a culturally diverse team.
- Data-driven planning and reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Professional development and OEM training opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead equipment operations for one of Asia’s premier golf facilities.
Location & Working Pattern
- On-site in Sai Kung, Hong Kong.
- Requires early-morning alignment with course operations.
- Some weekend/holiday support during peak periods.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
KSC is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace, welcoming talent from all backgrounds and nationalities.
Process & Timeline
- Executive search screening
- Hiring manager interview
- Site visit & workshop walkthrough
- References & offer
How to Express Interest
Applicants should submit a CV and a brief summary of relevant achievements in fleet management, reliability improvement, cost control, or workshop leadership.
Candidate Profile
Experience
- 7–12+ years of experience in fleet, workshop, or equipment management, ideally within golf, hospitality, turf, recreation, or large-scale facility environments.
- Proven ability to lead a multinational or multicultural technical team in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Demonstrated experience managing large fleets, including electrical systems, battery technology, hydraulics, and diagnostics.
- Established track record in budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and capex planning.
Technical & Communication Skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostics capability.
- Experience with CMMS, maintenance scheduling, and inventory control.
- Cantonese language skills are favorable but not essential; candidates must have strong English communication skills for reporting, cross-department coordination, and interaction with international suppliers and OEMs.
Leadership Qualities
- Safety-focused leadership with strong compliance orientation.
- Effective communicator who performs well in a diverse, multinational team environment.
- Hands-on, solutions-driven, and proactive.
- High integrity, systematic, and calm under pressure.