Outdoor Forklift Operator & Yardhand (Wash Bay)

Job Connect Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Mon–Fri roster

9am–5pm schedule

Outdoors in busy yard

Overtime penalty rates

Job summary

Job Connect Recruitment in Melbourne’s area seeks an experienced Forklift Labourer with a current Forklift Licence to work in Brooklyn, VIC. This is a long-term, full-hours role performing outdoor duties in a busy equipment yard, not limited to forklift work; wash bay and general labour will be part of the day.

You will load/unload using a counterbalance forklift, move pumps, generators, barriers and hire equipment, wash with a high-pressure washer, and maintain yard cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence is required.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Capable of performing manual labour throughout the day.
• Willing to work outdoors in a wash bay environment.
• Good safety awareness around mobile plant and pedestrians.
• Reliable and committed to 38 hours per week with overtime.
• Own transport and a valid Driver Licence.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outdoor work in a busy equipment yard.
• Take responsibility for the Wash Bay.
• Load/unload equipment and spare parts using a counterbalance forklift.
• Move equipment including pumps, generators, barriers and hire gear.
• Wash equipment with a high-pressure washer.
• General yard organisation and housekeeping.
• Workshop and yard clean-up; assist mechanics as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Counterbalance forklift

Outdoor work

Manual labour

Safety awareness

Reliable

Own transport

Driver licence

Australian working rights

Job description

Job Connect Recruitment in Melbourne’s area seeks an experienced Forklift Labourer with a current Forklift Licence to work in Brooklyn, VIC. This is a long-term, full-hours role performing outdoor duties in a busy equipment yard, not limited to forklift work; wash bay and general labour will be part of the day.

You will load/unload using a counterbalance forklift, move pumps, generators, barriers and hire equipment, wash with a high-pressure washer, and maintain yard cleanliness.