Event Forklift Operator - Temp, Major Melbourne Project

Hoban; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for a major sporting event in Melbourne CBD from November 2026 to March 2027. You will move equipment, materials and event infrastructure across build, site readiness, bump-in, live operations and bump-out phases.

Key duties include safe forklift operation, loading/unloading, pallet movement and assisting with site setup and dismantling. A forklift licence and White Card are mandatory, plus PPE such as steel-cap boots and hi-vis vest.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required.
• Experience operating forklifts in events, warehouse or construction.
• Must follow safety procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely across the event site.
• Load, unload and relocate equipment and materials.
• Move pallets and event infrastructure.
• Support bump-in, setup, live operations and bump-out phases.
• Report safety or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Follow site traffic management and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

White Card

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for a major sporting event in Melbourne CBD from November 2026 to March 2027. You will move equipment, materials and event infrastructure across build, site readiness, bump-in, live operations and bump-out phases.

Key duties include safe forklift operation, loading/unloading, pallet movement and assisting with site setup and dismantling. A forklift licence and White Card are mandatory, plus PPE such as steel-cap boots and hi-vis vest.