Yard Hand / Forklift Driver

Viking Events; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Events is based in Clayton South and provides portable toilet services for event operations in Melbourne. This hands-on role combines forklift driving with general yard duties and site setup for music festivals at various venues, including Melbourne locations.

You will move toilets around the yard, load/unload trucks, and assist with toilet buildings and yard tasks, with weekend work possible to support event schedules.

Qualifications

• LF forklift licence required.
• Experience handling large loads safely.
• Weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Move portable toilets around the yard.
• Load and unload trucks for event deliveries and collections.
• Mostly operate a 2.5-tonne forklift, with occasional use of a 7-tonne forklift to move larger toilet buildings.
• Help with building and preparing toilets.
• Assist the team with general yard duties.
• Help team on event sites to get set up for upcoming events.

Skills

Forklift operation

LF forklift licence

MR truck licence (bonus)

Job description

This is a hands-on role combining forklift driving with general yard duties. You'll help keep the depot organised and get portable toilets and toilet buildings ready for event jobs. You will also work alongside the team on event sites helping setup for music festivals at various locations including Flemington Racecourse.

Key responsibilities

• Move portable toilets around the yard
• Load and unload trucks for event deliveries and collections
• Mostly operate a 2.5-tonne forklift, with occasional use of a 7-tonne forklift to move larger toilet buildings
• Help with building and preparing toilets
• Assist the team with general yard duties
• Help team on event sites to get set up for upcoming events

About you

• A current LF forklift licence and solid practical experience
• Confidence handling large loads and loading trucks safely
• A reliable, hands-on approach and willingness to help wherever needed
• Ability to work well as part of a busy team
• An MR truck licence is a bonus
• Must be available for weekends when needed

About us

Viking Events is based in Clayton South and provides portable toilet and toilet building services for event operations.