Excavator Operator/Yard Hand

Australian Metal Recycling; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in machinery operation

Seven-site network

Job summary

Australian Metal Recycling in Dubbo is seeking a reliable Excavator Operator/Yard Hand to support daily yard operations. You will sort, load and unload scrap metal, operate a forklift and excavator, and assist customers and suppliers with deliveries. This is a physical, hands-on role within a seven-site network, Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm, with on‑the‑job safety training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, or recycling environment.
• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Excavator experience is essential; on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Sort, separate and process scrap metal in the Dubbo yard.
• Load and unload from trucks and customer vehicles.
• Operate forklift and excavator.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised yard; assist customers and suppliers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Excavator experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Job description

Australian Metal Recycling (AMR) partners with industrial and commercial businesses across Australia to deliver efficient, reliable and transparent scrap metal recycling. We handle both ferrous and non-ferrous material, and our people understand the demands of large-scale operations. It's work that takes practical thinking, good judgement and a team that gets the job done properly.

We operate seven yards across NSW, and our Dubbo depot is a key part of that network. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Excavator Operator/Yard Hand to join the team.

About the role

You’ll be involved in supporting the day to day operations of the Dubbo yard, including:

Sorting, separating and processing ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal

Loading and unloading from trucks and customer vehicles

Operating machinery and equipment, specifically the use of a forklift and excavator

Assisting customers and suppliers with scrap metal deliveries

Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard

Following safe work procedures and supporting the wider yard team

This is a physical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a team. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 7.30am–4.00pm, with plenty of variety throughout the day.

About you

Experience in a yard, warehouse, recycling or similar hands on environment is desirable

Current forklift licence (essential)

Excavator experience (essential), however on the job training offered for the right candidate

A genuine commitment to safety and doing things properly

Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical tasks

Reliable, hardworking and willing to get involved in all aspects of yard operations

Able to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer

A permanent, full time role with a stable and growing business

Monday to Friday hours

Training and opportunities to develop additional machinery operating skills

A supportive team and the backing of a seven site network