Depot Team Leader - Hands-On Operations

Viking Events; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

On-job training

Direct management support

Job summary

Viking Events is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to join our Adelaide depot. You will be a senior crew member working to repair, prepare, clean and load equipment, leading by example and delivering clear updates to the General Manager.

This on-site role involves coordinating daily tasks, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring equipment is ready for hire while maintaining depot safety and organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a team leader, leading hand or senior crew member.
• Experience working in a depot, yard, or other hands-on environment.
• Confidence giving clear daily instructions.
• A mechanical mindset and experience using tools.
• Practical repair and maintenance skills.
• Good judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Reliable transport to Para Hills West.
• The right to work in Australia.
• MR truck licence and LF forklift licence are highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and follow up on the crew’s daily tasks.
• Check that daily tasks are completed properly.
• Work alongside the crew in the depot and on event sites.
• Make sure equipment is cleaned, repaired and ready for hire.
• Complete basic repairs and maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and event installations.
• Help keep the depot clean, safe and organised.
• Identify damaged or missing equipment.
• Report staffing, safety, equipment and maintenance issues to the General Manager.
• Help ensure the crew follows company processes and safety requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Tools proficiency

Tools

MR licence

LF forklift licence

Job description

Viking Events is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to join our Adelaide depot. You will be a senior crew member working to repair, prepare, clean and load equipment, leading by example and delivering clear updates to the General Manager.

This on-site role involves coordinating daily tasks, assisting with deliveries, and ensuring equipment is ready for hire while maintaining depot safety and organisation.