Warehouse Leading Hand - Events & Installations

Horner Recruitment Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant is seeking a dependable Warehouse Leading Hand who enjoys physical work, knows their way around a warehouse and can help keep a crew organised. Based in West Footscray, you'll work alongside the team to prepare, move, deliver and install furniture and equipment for events.

You’ll need sound judgement, initiative and the confidence to take charge when required. Warehouse experience and a practical approach matter more than an events background.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing, dispatch, furniture deliveries, removals, installations or a similar physical role.
• A willingness to get on the tools and work alongside your team.
• The ability to safely lift and move items up to 20kg, using appropriate handling techniques and equipment.
• Common sense, reliability and the ability to think ahead.
• Confidence giving clear instructions and helping others get the job done.
• Good organisation and clear communication with colleagues, clients and venue staff.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Previous leading hand or team leadership experience will be valued, although we're also open to someone ready to step up. Please outline any MR or higher licence, LO picker licence and First Aid qualifications in your application.

Responsibilities

• Preparing furniture and equipment for dispatch, checking quantities and job requirements.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and moving items safely.
• Working hands‑on with the crew during event installations and pack‑downs.
• Helping organise daily tasks, allocating work and keeping the team moving.
• Following floorplans and instructions to position furniture and equipment correctly.
• Coordinating deliveries, collections and venue access with the operations team.
• Resolving practical issues onsite and keeping relevant people informed.
• Maintaining safe work practices and taking care of stock, equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Team leadership

Communication

Physical work

Job description

Warehouse Leading Hand - Events & Installations

Valiant is looking for a dependable Warehouse Leading Hand who enjoys physical work, knows their way around a warehouse and can help keep a crew organised.

Based in West Footscray, you'll work alongside the team to prepare, move, deliver and install furniture and equipment for events. You'll also help coordinate the people, vehicles and timing needed to get each job completed safely and efficiently.

You’ll need sound judgement, initiative and the confidence to take charge when required. Warehouse experience and a practical approach matter more than an events background.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing furniture and equipment for dispatch, checking quantities and job requirements
• Loading and unloading vehicles and moving items safely
• Working hands‑on with the crew during event installations and pack‑downs
• Helping organise daily tasks, allocating work and keeping the team moving
• Following floorplans and instructions to position furniture and equipment correctly
• Coordinating deliveries, collections and venue access with the operations team
• Resolving practical issues onsite and keeping relevant people informed
• Maintaining safe work practices and taking care of stock, equipment and vehicles.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in warehousing, dispatch, furniture deliveries, removals, installations or a similar physical role
• A willingness to get on the tools and work alongside your team
• The ability to safely lift and move items up to 20kg, using appropriate handling techniques and equipment
• Common sense, reliability and the ability to think ahead
• Confidence giving clear instructions and helping others get the job done
• Good organisation and clear communication with colleagues, clients and venue staff
• A current driver’s licence.

Previous leading hand or team leadership experience will be valued, although we're also open to someone ready to step up. Please outline any MR or higher licence, LO picker licence and First Aid qualifications in your application.

Why join Valiant?

Put your practical experience to work in a varied role across the warehouse and event sites. You'll receive training in Valiant's processes and event delivery, with the opportunity to take greater responsibility as your confidence grows.

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email ***********@horner.com.au if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.