Yard Coordinator

Richie Bros; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Richie Bros in Sydney, NSW is seeking personnel to support vehicle processing and auction preparation. The role involves cleaning vehicles, recording incoming vehicle data, moving vehicles safely, and assisting visitors.

Candidates should be comfortable with basic forklift operation, follow safety rules, and work collaboratively in a team environment. The position is on-site with standard facility hours and a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Safe operation and handling of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and environmental guidelines.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles at the facility.
• Detail vehicles, thoroughly clean to improve appearance for auction value.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely to move them around the facility and for drive-through auctions.
• Assist visitors with guidance and direct to appropriate staff.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation as required.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain safety standards.
• Read and understand safety rules and maintenance documents to ensure a safe workplace.
• Maintain awareness of hazards related to heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets.
• Maintain ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Forklift operation

General mechanical knowledge

Team collaboration

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Job description

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility.
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for purposes of enhancing their value at auction.
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
• Numbering, preparation and set up for weekly/biweekly auction.
• Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles at the facility and store them in the appropriate locations at the branch.
• Assist visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Reads and understands documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedural documents, and ensures adherence to applicable safety and environmental rules in order to provide a safe business for customers and employees.
• Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in assigned work area.
• Meets key performance metrics, including daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift (may not be required in certain facilities)
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers.
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying climates, weather conditions, and walking surfaces, inside and outside.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• *Valid driver’s license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities).
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets.
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses).
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow appropriate industry specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
• Acts as a role model and coaches, mentors, and manages a team of accounting specialist in the execution of department and company goals (non-people management).
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned