Yard Hand

Akura; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Growth opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Bonus scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Akura is a hands-on, values-driven company delivering industrial design and construction solutions in Australia. We are looking for a proactive Yard Hand to join our team in Bathurst, contributing to safe, efficient yard operations and supporting the precast factory when needed.

You will coordinate with drivers and internal teams, load panels and steel, and help maintain a tidy, compliant yard. The role offers training, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values initiative and

Qualifications

• Experience in yard or logistics roles handling oversized steel and precast elements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable with good communication to liaise with teams and drivers.
• Rigging or dogging experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Confirm load plans with Logistics Manager/Yard Coordinator.
• Coordinate with production to ensure items are ready for transport.
• Load precast concrete panels using overhead cranes; training provided.
• Load structural steel with forklifts onto trucks.
• Ensure loads comply with transportation regulations.
• Safely operate a forklift to move loads.
• Maintain a neat, safe yard environment.
• Assist in precast factory during peak periods.
• Record loading details in manifest book; ensure sign-off.
• Report discrepancies or damages promptly.
• Support operations as directed.
• Model Akura values in interactions.

Skills

Yard/logistics experience

Organisational skills

Reliability

Effective communication

Rigging/Dogging

Job description

At Akura, people come first. We are a hands‑on, values‑driven culture where initiative is encouraged, accountability matters and good work is recognised. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in what we deliver and supports each other to do it well.

Akura is an industrial design and construction specialist, delivering high‑quality property solutions for owner‑occupiers, developers and investors. With more than 50 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation on quality, speed of delivery and buildings that are made to last.

We specialise in industrial units, warehouses and self‑storage facilities, with in‑house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels at the core of our offering. We support our clients across the full project lifecycle – from architectural and structural design through to on‑site construction and delivery. We also work directly with builders to supply engineered steel and precast packages.

Join a business with a strong pipeline, long‑term vision and the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape Australia’s industrial landscape while building a career you can be proud of.

About the role

As a Yard Hand at Akura, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of yard activities, including coordinating logistics, loading trucks, and maintaining a safe, organised and productive work environment. You will work closely with internal teams, production personnel and drivers to support daily operations and uphold Akura’s standards and values.

This is a hands‑on, hybrid all‑rounder role that will also involve assisting within the precast factory as required to support production demands and maintain operational efficiency (we can teach you this!).

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm load plans with the Logistics Manager/Yard Coordinator.
• Coordinate with production plants to ensure items for transport are ready and available.
• Load precast concrete panels onto trucks using overhead gantry cranes, including safely picking, lifting and positioning panels for transport. Full training will be provided.
• Load structural steel with forklifts onto trucks.
• Ensure all loads comply with legal requirements for transportation.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport and position loads as required.
• Enter loading details into the driver’s load manifest book, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the manifest is signed off by both the Truck Loader and Truck Driver.
• Provide support to the precast factory as required, particularly during periods of high production demand.
• Maintain a neat, tidy, and safe yard environment at all times.
• Organise materials and equipment in designated areas for easy access and operational efficiency.
• Manage inbound deliveries, ensuring proper documentation and storage.
• Report any discrepancies or damages promptly to the Manager.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Manager/Yard Coordinator to support operations.
• Model Akura's core values and professional behaviours when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable team player with great initiative, a positive attitude and a strong “get it done” mindset. Someone who takes pride in their work, is willing to lend a hand wherever needed and is proud to be part of the Akura team. You can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a similar yard or logistics role (preferred), as you will be handling oversized steel and precast concrete elements.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Reliability and effective communication skills for liaising with internal teams and drivers.
• Rigging or Dogging experience (highly advantageous).

What we offer you

• Competitive Hourly Rate - based on your skills, experience and qualifications
• Growth - Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
• Positive Workplace Culture – Regular culture initiatives, including monthly birthday celebrations, strategy day activities and team events
• Bonus – Eligibility for our company wide Bonus scheme for this role
• Employee Wellbeing Support – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential mental health and wellbeing support

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.

Alignment with our core values is key so if you’ve got the right skills and you’re reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to know more?

Visit our Careers Page: https://akura.com.au/careers/

Visit our YouTube channel to check out our manufacturing facilities and what our Clients and Employees have to say about working with Akura: https://www.youtube.com/@AkuraConstruction/videos

* We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Akura will not be liable for any fees associated with such submissions.

* As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include police and medical assessments, to ensure suitability for the role.