Fleet & Equipment Manager in Hong Kong, for The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course Limited
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The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course Limited
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Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - 60,000
Categories:
Equipment Manager
Preferred Education:
H.S. Diploma/Equivalent
CANDIDATE BRIEF
Fleet & Equipment Manager
The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course (KSC) Sai Kung, Hong Kong Reports To: Golf Course Superintendent 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.
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.
About The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course Limited
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has long been committed to the local community in developing and promoting sports in Hong Kong. The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course (KSC), the first and only public golf course in Hong Kong, was built during 1994-95 with funds donated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The facilities, which are managed on a not-for-profit and self-financing basis, are aimed at providing quality, accessible and affordable golfing to the people of Hong Kong. Since 1995 over 3 million golfers have enjoyed playing the courses, thousands of new golf students have been taught the game and golf programmes have been delivered to schools across Hong Kong.
