Vehicle Inspector & Forklift Operator — Growth + Extra Leave

Pickles Auctions; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to five extra leave days per year

Annual bonus after qualifying period

Cash vouchers and recognition awards

Study assistance for relevant courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pickles Auctions in Townsville, QLD is hiring a Vehicle Inspector and Forklift Operator for a permanent full-time role. You will catalogue assets, manage stock, and ensure smooth buyer handovers in a busy operations environment.

The position requires a manual driver’s licence and forklift licence, plus a strong safety mindset. It offers a dynamic team, career progression, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be passionate about cars or related industry.
• Current, valid manual driver’s licence (essential).
• Current, valid forklift licence (essential).
• Basic computer skills; comfortable using an iPad.
• Strong commitment to safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Catalogue assets: record details, note damage, photograph, and upload within timeframes.
• Deliver great service with accurate stock handling and smooth buyer handover.
• Provide team support and assist cross-department collaboration.
• Collaborate across departments to keep branch operations running smoothly.
• Handle assets: locate, move, load/unload trucks, via forklift, and track movements.
• Maintain forklift: daily checks and weekly maintenance; complete logbooks.
• Follow WHS procedures and keep safety as a priority.

Skills

Passion for cars

Manual driver's licence

Forklift licence

Basic computer skills (iPad)

Safety conscious

Teamwork and adaptability

Tools

Forklift operation

Asset handling tools

Job description

Pickles Auctions in Townsville, QLD is hiring a Vehicle Inspector and Forklift Operator for a permanent full-time role. You will catalogue assets, manage stock, and ensure smooth buyer handovers in a busy operations environment.

The position requires a manual driver’s licence and forklift licence, plus a strong safety mindset. It offers a dynamic team, career progression, and competitive benefits.