Yard Hand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Health insurance

Ongoing training and career develop

Tuition support

Job summary

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers in Geelong seeks a hands-on Yard Worker for a full-time, permanent role. You will organise and prepare equipment for auction days, operate machinery and forklifts to move and display gear, and wash, maintain, and detail equipment to Ritchie Bros. standards.

No auction experience is required, as full training is provided. You’ll contribute to a safety-focused, team-driven culture in a global company with competitive pay, overtime, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence; forklift ticket optional.
• Willing to learn to operate machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prepare equipment for auction day.
• Operate machinery and forklifts to move and display gear.
• Wash, maintain, and detail equipment to standards.
• Assist with signage, safety, and yard upkeep.
• Support a safety-focused and team-driven culture.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Positive attitude

Willing to learn

Tools

Valid driver’s licence

Forklift ticket a bonus

Job description

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers - Geelong VIC

Join a global leader where no two days are the same.

At Ritchie Bros., we connect people and equipment through world class auctions. Our culture is built on integrity, unity, and vision, and we are growing fast.

We are looking for a hands on Yard Worker to join our Geelong team on a full time, permanent basis. No auction experience? No problem, full training will be provided.

What you will do

• Organise and prepare equipment for auction day
• Operate machinery and forklifts to move and display gear
• Wash, maintain, and detail equipment to Ritchie Bros. standards
• Assist with signage, safety, and general yard upkeep
• Support a strong, safety focused and team driven culture

What you will bring

• Valid driver's licence (forklift ticket a bonus)
• Comfortable operating machinery or keen to learn
• Great attention to detail and safety awarenessReliable team player with a positive attitude

What you will get

• Competitive base salary plus paid overtime
• Superannuation and health insurance
• Ongoing training, career development and tuition support
• Work with big machines in a global company that values its people

Ready to grow with a global leader?