Yard & Equipment Operations Lead

RB Global Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Yard and DEI Operations professional to focus on yard and Detailed Equipment Information operations, integrating DEI with yard functions and supporting the auction process.

You will lead safety, training, and performance management, oversee equipment layout, refurbishment coordination, and ensure compliance with environmental standards while collaborating with the Yard Manager and Equipment Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related work experience.
• Have a valid, clean driver’s license.
• Climb on and off large equipment and trucks.
• Work both indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Overtime, including weekends around auctions.
• Travel to other auction sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sale site safety and adherence to environmental regulations.
• Effectively manage, coach and develop direct and indirect reports.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the auction site.
• Oversees yard layout and equipment line up and equipment preparation (refurbishing).
• Manage, monitor, maintain and enforce Yard and DEI standards, procedures, process and best practices at the auction site and at offsite locations.
• Manage DEI Program standards and integrate with yard setup procedures by working with the Yard Manager and Equipment Manager.
• Develops strong team with succession plans and conducts performance reviews.
• Assist in training and certification programs for employees as required.
• Support onboarding and training of the Trainee Operations Manager.
• Promote health and safety via the On-Site Safety and Environmental Coordinator.
• Assist in EH&S policy evolution and COR certification efforts.
• Oversee Refurbishing Manager’s schedule, budget, quality control and accounting for refurbishing operations.
• Oversee DEI quality control and customer experience relating to Yard and DEI at the auction site.
• Recommend best practices to improve Yard and DEI processes.
• Oversee production of sale advertising materials.
• Monitor key performance indicators.
• Integrate Operations Team with Sales objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Operations Manager.

Skills

Experience 2-4 yrs

Driver's license

Equipment handling

Outdoor work

Overtime & weekends

Travel to sites

Job description

Ritchie Bros. in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Yard and DEI Operations professional to focus on yard and Detailed Equipment Information operations, integrating DEI with yard functions and supporting the auction process.

You will lead safety, training, and performance management, oversee equipment layout, refurbishment coordination, and ensure compliance with environmental standards while collaborating with the Yard Manager and Equipment Manager.