Wash Bay Assistant

Proquip Rental & Sales; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Proquip Rentals in Melbourne, Victoria seeks a reliable Yard Cleaner to perform pressure washing and prep of earthmoving equipment. The role emphasizes high presentation standards and efficient turnaround for customer delivery.

You will work with the yard team, follow safety procedures, and help maintain a tidy wash bay. Experience with pressure washers or industrial yards is an advantage; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail in cleaning and presentation.
• Capable of performing repetitive outdoor tasks safely.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Pressure wash and clean excavators, skid steers, rollers, loaders and other earthmoving equipment.
• Clean machine cabins, windows, tracks, wheels and external components.
• Remove dirt, mud, grease and debris from returned equipment.
• Prepare machines to a high presentation standard before delivery.
• Meet daily cleaning targets and equipment turnaround requirements.
• Identify and report visible damage or missing items.

Skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Team player

Independent worker

Safety aware

Job description

Key responsibilities

Pressure washing and cleaning excavators, skid steers, rollers, loaders and other earthmoving equipment

Cleaning machine cabins, windows, tracks, wheels and external components

Removing dirt, mud, grease and other debris from returned equipment

Preparing machines to a high presentation standard before they are delivered to customers

Working efficiently to meet daily cleaning targets and equipment turnaround requirements

Identifying and reporting visible damage, missing items or equipment concerns

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe wash bay and surrounding work areas

Following workplace safety procedures and correctly using cleaning equipment

Assisting other yard team members with general duties when required

About you

Turns up to work on time, every day, ready to contribute

Takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail

Can maintain a consistent work pace throughout the day

Is physically capable of performing repetitive, hands-on outdoor work

Can work independently without constant supervision

Is willing to take direction, learn and improve

Works well with others and contributes to a positive team environment

Understands the importance of workplace safety

Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion

Experience using pressure washers, cleaning machinery or working in an industrial yard environment would be an advantage

About us

Proquip Rentals is an established earthmoving equipment hire business supplying machinery to customers across the construction and civil industries. We pride ourselves on providing quality equipment, outstanding service and maintaining high operational standards. Our team works together to deliver on our promise of being Simply Brilliant.

Full-time Casual employment with an established equipment hire company

A supportive and hardworking team environment

Training in equipment cleaning procedures and safe work practices

Opportunities to learn more about earthmoving machinery and yard operations

A workplace that values accountability, teamwork and doing things properly