Yard Hand

Buildsafe; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Ongoing Training & Development

Buildsafe-branded PPE and uniform

Supportive crews and Managers

Weekly visits from our Buildsafe Suppo

Job summary

Buildsafe is seeking a dependable forklift operator to join our Melbourne warehousing team. You will load trucks, manage inventory, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires LF forklift certification, a white card, and availability Monday–Friday. We offer above‑award pay, ongoing training, PPE, and clear career progression in warehousing.

Qualifications

• Construction Induction Card (White Card) must be current.
• Forklift Ticket (LF) is required.
• Demonstrable strong work ethic and ability to keep up in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Available to work Monday to Friday (Buildsafe operates from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm).

Responsibilities

• Manually loading trucks with equipment and components per picking list; ensure loads are secure for transport.
• Maintain, store and handle Buildsafe equipment.
• Safely operate a forklift for stock and inventory control.
• General warehouse and cleaning duties.

Skills

Forklift LF ticket

White Card

Reliable and hardworking

Weekday availability

Job description

About Us

Buildsafe isn’t just another scaffolding or site safety business — we take pride in doing things properly and looking after the people who keep us moving. Safety is number one, every day, for every worker.

Please note: This role will require working between our Thomastown and Laverton branches.

About You

• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Forklift Ticket (LF)
• A strong work ethic and the ability to keep up in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Available to work Monday to Friday (Buildsafe operates from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm)

The Nice To Haves

• A Medium Rigid (MR) License

What Buildsafe Can Offer You

• Above-award pay
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Buildsafe-branded PPE and uniform
• Supportive crews and Managers
• Weekly visits from our Buildsafe Support team + access to free, confidential counselling
• Clear career progression in warehousing/stock management
• Fortnightly BBQs — our shout!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manually loading trucks with required equipment/components according to the picking list and ensuring loads are secure for transport
• Responsible for the effective maintenance, storage and handling of Buildsafe equipment
• Safely operating a forklift for stock and inventory control
• General warehouse and cleaning duties