Yard and Equipment Manager

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers

Penrith

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual bonus

Private health insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers in Penrith NSW seeks a Yard and Equipment Manager to oversee three NSW auction site operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and a seamless customer experience.

You will manage yard layout, equipment setup, inspection services and refurbishing while enforcing best practices. The role involves coaching and developing staff, overseeing site maintenance, tracking expenses, and aligning operations with sales goals.

Qualifications

5 years related work experience.
Forklift ticket preferred.
Wheel Loader ticket preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, maintain and implement the auction site’s Inspection Services Program standards, procedures, best practices and guidelines and integrate those efforts with the yard layout and equipment set up procedures.
Manage direct and indirect reports as you work to develop a strong team with clear succession plans, including setting performance objectives and conducting annual performance reviews.
Assist the training department with developing and delivering related training and certification programs to employees as required.
Assist in the on boarding and training of the site staff (Operations, Sales, Admin etc)
Maintain strong connectivity with the designated On-Site Safety and Environmental Coordinator and promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees is top priority for all.

Tools

Forklift Ticket

Wheel Loader Ticket

Job description

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers – Penrith NSW

Move, Build, Grow your career with Ritchie Bros.

Ritchie Bros. is a global leader in asset management and equipment sales. We help thousands of people around the world buy and sell heavy equipment every month, trusted for our innovation, customer service, and global reach.

As a stable, secure, truly global company that's built on integrity, fairness and plain old hard work, Ritchie Bros. – the world’s largest industrial auctioneer – offers rewarding careers in auction operations, sales, finance, accounting, I.T. and internet services, marketing, HR, customer service and other roles. And we offer great benefits, ongoing training, growth opportunities, a culture built on teamwork, integrity and fun – and the chance to be part of something big.

The Role:

This role oversees 3 auction site operations in NSW ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and a seamless customer experience. Responsibilities include managing yard layout, equipment setup, inspection services, and refurbishing while enforcing best practices. The position involves coaching and developing staff, overseeing site maintenance, tracking expenses, and integrating operations with sales objectives. Additionally, it supports training, safety initiatives, and process improvements.

Candidates should have five years of relevant experience, with forklift and wheel loader tickets preferred. The role requires outdoor work, overtime during auction periods, and occasional travel to other sites while maintaining a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Accountabilities:

Ensures sale site safety and adherence to environmental regulations.

Effectively manage, coach and develop their direct and indirect reports.

Manage the customer experience throughout the auction site.

Responsibilities:

Manage, monitor, maintain and implement the auction site’s Inspection Services Program standards, procedures, best practices and guidelines and integrate those efforts with the yard layout and equipment set up procedures.
Manage direct and indirect reports as you work to develop a strong team with clear succession plans, including setting performance objectives and conducting annual performance reviews.
Assist the training department with developing and delivering related training and certification programs to employees as required.
Assist in the on boarding and training of the site staff (Operations, Sales, Admin etc)
Maintain strong connectivity with the designated On-Site Safety and Environmental Coordinator and promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees is top priority for all.
Assist in the development, evolution and adherence of our EH&S policies and procedures including our efforts to achieve COR certification.
Keep an accurate record of Overhead spending and Direct Expense spending.
Ensure a seamless and professional customer experienced is delivered from your direct and indirect reports.
Oversee the efforts of Refurbishing as it relates to the operation’s needs, staffing schedule, budget, quality control and accounting of refurbishing operations.
Oversee sit maintenance management.
Oversee the customer experience as it relates to Yard and Inspections at the auction site.
Recommend best practices to improve Yard and Inspections processes.
Oversee the production of sale advertising materials.
Monitor key performance indicators.
Integrate the efforts of the Operation’s Team with the objectives of the Sales team.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Field Operations Manager.

Experience:

5 years related work experience.
Forklift Ticket preferred.
Wheel Loader Ticket preferred.

Working conditions:

Have a valid, clean driver’s license.
Climb on and off large equipment and trucks.
Work both indoors and outdoors year-round.
Work regular overtime, including weekend hours at the auction sales. You can expect to work extra hours for three weeks prior to each sale, during each sale and for two weeks after each sale.
Travel to other auction sites when necessary.