Assistant Yard Manager

Woods & Co; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Co in Melbourne's West is seeking a hands-on Assistant Yard Manager with warehouse or factory management experience to oversee a busy yard. You'll ensure stock accuracy, equipment maintenance, and timely dispatch while leading a small team.

This full-time role focuses on WHS compliance, proper stock control, and coordinating logistics with site teams. A forklift licence is essential, with HC/HR licences preferred; join a well-established scaffolding business known for safety and

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse, factory, or yard environment.
• Trade background and ability to lead teams.
• Forklift licence is essential.
• HC or HR truck licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day yard and warehouse operations
• Supervise and lead yard staff, drivers, and labourers
• Oversee loading/unloading, dispatch, and return of scaffold materials
• Maintain stock levels and equipment condition reports
• Implement WHS and housekeeping standards
• Coordinate logistics and support project teams with timely deliveries

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Safety compliance

Education

Trade background

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Join a well-established scaffolding business with a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and quality service. Woods & Co are working with one of Melbourne's leading Scaffolding suppliers on the lookout for a hands-on Assistant Yard Manager with warehouse or factory management experience to take charge of the busy operations yard in Melbourne's West.

About the Role

In this role, you'll oversee all aspects of yard and warehouse operations — from stock control, equipment maintenance and dispatch coordination, to managing a team of 5 and ensuring safety standards are met. You'll be the key link between the operations, logistics, and site teams, ensuring the right equipment is in the right place, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day yard and warehouse operations
• Supervise and lead yard staff, drivers, and labourers
• Oversee loading/unloading, dispatch, and return of scaffold materials
• Maintain accurate stock levels and equipment condition reports
• Implement and monitor WHS and housekeeping standards
• Coordinate logistics and support project teams with timely deliveries

About You

• Proven experience managing a warehouse, factory, or yard environment
• Any form of trade background
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Forklift licence (essential)
• HC or HR truck licence (preferred)
• Practical, safety-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Located in Melbourne with secure on-site facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.