Yard Hand

Australian Metal Recycling; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Training and machinery operating skill

Seven-site network support

Job summary

Australian Metal Recycling provides scrap metal recycling services across NSW and operates a Tamworth depot as part of a seven-yard network. We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Yard Hand to join the team and contribute to efficient yard operations.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, performing physical tasks, loading/unloading, and using machinery with proper training. A forklift licence is essential and experience in similar environments is valued.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in yard, warehouse or recycling environments is desirable.
• Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, separating and processing scrap metal.
• Loading and unloading from trucks and customer vehicles.
• Operating machinery and equipment, with training provided where required.
• Assisting customers and suppliers with scrap metal deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard.
• Follow safe work procedures and support the yard team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Job description

Australian Metal Recycling (AMR) partners with industrial and commercial businesses across Australia to deliver efficient, reliable and transparent scrap metal recycling. We handle both ferrous and non-ferrous material, and our people understand the demands of large-scale operations. It’s work that takes practical thinking, good judgement and a team that gets the job done properly.

We operate seven yards across NSW, and our Tamworth depot is a key part of that network. We’re looking for a reliable, hands‑on Yard Hand to join the team.

About the role

• Sorting, separating and processing ferrous and non‑ferrous scrap metal
• Loading and unloading from trucks and customer vehicles
• Operating machinery and equipment, with training provided, where required
• Assisting customers and suppliers with scrap metal deliveries
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard
• Following safe work procedures and supporting the wider yard team

This is a physical, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys practical work and being part of a team. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 7.30am–4.00pm, with plenty of variety throughout the day.

About you

• Experience in a yard, warehouse, recycling or similar hands on environments is desirable
• Current forklift licence (essential)
• Forklift, excavator or other machinery experience is highly regarded
• A genuine commitment to safety and doing things properly
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physical tasks
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to get involved in all aspects of yard operations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer

• A permanent, full time role with a stable and growing business
• Monday to Friday hours
• Training and opportunities to develop additional machinery operating skills
• A supportive team and the backing of a seven site network