Yard Coordinator (Cranbourne)

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers – Cranbourne VIC is seeking a proactive Yard Coordinator to support vehicle intake, inspection, and preparation for auctions. You will manage check-in, imaging, cleaning, and secure handling to maximize auction value while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include setting up for weekly/biweekly auctions, guiding customers, operating light equipment, and maintaining branch organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related experience in yard or warehousing roles.
• Experience in equipment rental or construction industry preferred.
• Willingness to learn forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection of incoming vehicles at the assigned branch location.
• Vehicle check-in and digital imaging.
• Detail (thorough) cleaning to enhance auction value.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely for moving within the facility and at drive-through auctions.
• Numbering, preparation and setup for weekly/biweekly auctions.
• Retrieve keys, license plates and other items from vehicles and store properly.
• Assist visitors by guiding to the appropriate person.
• Adhere to safety and environmental rules and company policies.
• Perform light maintenance on vehicles.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers – Cranbourne VIC

• The Yard Coordinator is responsible for assisting with inspection of incoming vehicles at assigned Branch location. Responsibilities include vehicle check-in, digital imaging, vehicle clean-up and preservation, auction numbering/preparation, and responding to customer needs.
• 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
• 2-3 year related Experience
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred.
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with handheld PDA.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift.
• 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.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round, and climb on and off large equipment and trucks