Operations Supervisor

United Rentals; Perth; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness days

Résumé du poste

United Rentals is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead daily branch operations, manage inventory, allocate resources, and support a tight-knit team while upholding a strong safety culture. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will drive efficiency and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure safety, supervise yard staff, coach team members, monitor delivery schedules, and maintain clear communication with drivers and customers to meet company standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience leading, managing or supervising an operations/yard team.
• Proven leadership capabilities with ability to engage, coach, and inspire.
• Excellent planning skills with tight schedules and shifting deadlines.
• Proactive, professional approach focused on service for internal teams and customers.
• LF forklift license (or willingness to obtain quickly).

Responsabilités

• Safety First: enforce strict safety protocols for a secure working environment.
• Team Leadership: supervise yard personnel and assign daily duties.
• People Development: coach, mentor, and support team growth.
• Inventory & Asset Control: manage equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement: roll out process improvements to boost branch efficiency.

Connaissances

Leadership

Logistics coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Description du poste

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! About Us United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this pivotal position plays a critical role in driving our branch's success. As our Operations Supervisor, you will lead daily operations, manage inventory, allocate resources and support a tight-knit team to maintain an efficient workflow and ensure quality control. Above all, you will be a true champion for an uncompromised safety culture, ensuring everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First: Implement, promote, and enforce strict safety protocols to maintain a secure, compliant, and healthy working environment.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor yard personnel, assigning daily duties and ensuring tasks meet company standards.
• People Development: Provide active coaching, mentoring, training, and support to your team, fostering their long‑term professional development.
• Inventory & Asset Control: Oversee equipment inventory management and maintenance to ensure accurate stock allocation for incoming jobs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and roll out process improvements to optimise daily branch efficiency and workflow.

What We're Looking For

You are a resilient hands‑on leader who knows how to motivate a team to achieve their best while keeping operational efficiency and safety at the forefront. With strong organisational skills and a solutions‑oriented mindset, you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can quickly pivot to meet changing customer demands.

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience successfully leading, managing or supervising an operations, transport and/or yard team.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a natural ability to engage, coach, and inspire team members.
• Exceptional planning skills, with a track record of successfully managing tight schedules and shifting deadlines.
• A proactive, professional approach centred around delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.
• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively manage delays or operational issues.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and company policies.
• An LF forklift license (or a strong willingness to obtain one quickly).

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
• Work-Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back.
• We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
• We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

United Rentals help connect communities, shape our cities, create possibilities, and provide product solutions as unique as our customers; so why wouldn’t you want to make a difference by building your career with a global leader in equipment rental. At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory drug and alcohol screening and national police check.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.