Assistant Yard Manager: Auction Site Operations & Safety

RB Global, Inc.; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support the Yard Manager in ensuring the auction site and off-site locations operate smoothly and safely.

The role focuses on coordinating site preparation, ramp operations, yard layout, and safety adherence. Responsibilities include coordinating signage, supervising yard staff, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring all equipment is sale-ready and well maintained.

Qualifications

• EH&S experience required or preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on problem solving.
• Experience with inventory management and stock control systems.
• Experience supervising or managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with industrial/agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
• Background in cost management and basic business finance preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality customer service to clients and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; using two-way radio, phone and computer as primary tools.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site preparation, auction ramp and loading ramp.
• Oversee yard layout and equipment line-up to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure sale site safety and adherence to RB standards.
• Ensure environmental regulations compliance at sale location.
• Plan refurbishing schedule and budget; manage purchase orders and cost sheets.
• Liaise with subcontractors to maintain workflow.
• Ensure equipment is sale-ready and fuel/oil levels are maintained.
• Arrange directional, parking and yard signage and maintain order.

Skills

EH&S experience

Mechanical aptitude

Inventory management

Team supervision

Equipment knowledge

Cost management

Business fundamentals

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Job description

RB Global, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to support the Yard Manager in ensuring the auction site and off-site locations operate smoothly and safely.

The role focuses on coordinating site preparation, ramp operations, yard layout, and safety adherence. Responsibilities include coordinating signage, supervising yard staff, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring all equipment is sale-ready and well maintained.