Mining Equipment Yard Hand & Workshop Support (Forklift)

HR Partners; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Yard Hand / Trades Assistant for a Muswellbrook depot, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an immediate start. The role supports heavy equipment hire operations, with potential to move into a permanent full-time position.

You will safely operate forklifts, assist with yard coordination, and support workshop technicians while upholding strict safety and depot procedures.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence (LF) is essential.
• Knowledge of transport loading, unloading, and load restraint preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge or exposure to heavy machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, and stage mining machinery and components.
• Assist with yard coordination, dispatch, and receiving of hire fleet assets.
• Provide hands-on assistance to workshop mechanics and technicians.
• Conduct basic washdowns, checks, and general yard maintenance.
• Uphold depot safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Transport & load restraint

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Long-term mindset

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Yard Hand / Trades Assistant for a Muswellbrook depot, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an immediate start. The role supports heavy equipment hire operations, with potential to move into a permanent full-time position.

You will safely operate forklifts, assist with yard coordination, and support workshop technicians while upholding strict safety and depot procedures.