Yard Leading Hand

Qube; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts up to 50%

Discounted health insurance

Volunteer leave

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Qube Energy is seeking a Yard Leading Hand to supervise daily yard operations at the Perth Supply Base, providing frontline leadership and technical guidance to Warehouse Officers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead washpad activities, coordinate equipment movements, and maintain accurate records across site systems, supported by the Yard Coordinator to deliver efficient, safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in logistics, warehousing, yard operations or a similar field.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current Forklift Licence (LF).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating operational teams.
• Sound understanding of safety management systems.
• Experience operating mobile plant and equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in daily yard activities as directed by the Yard Coordinator.
• Monitor yard housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace.
• Assist with traffic management and ensure compliance with the site Traffic Management Plan.
• Coordinate loading, unloading and movement of equipment, containers and materials throughout the facility.
• Manage daily container movements within approved container booking and inventory management systems.
• Maintain accurate container status information, locations, inspection records and operational updates within designated systems.
• Coordinate container allocations, storage movements and operational priorities to support customer and operational requirements.
• Support container fleet visibility and ensure booking system data integrity is maintained at all times.
• Act as the site focal point for daily washpad operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational priorities.
• Conduct routine inspections of yard and washpad infrastructure, identifying maintenance requirements and escalating defects as required.
• Coordinate contractor access and activities associated with washpad, yard infrastructure and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with site safety requirements and minimising operational disruption.
• Verify contractor works are completed to the required standard and report performance concerns or outstanding actions to the Yard Coordinator.
• Monitor yard utilisation and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are inspected before use and defects are reported promptly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team coordination

Operational planning

Education

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Current Forklift Licence (LF)

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

About the role

The Yard Leading Hand is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of daily yard operations within the Perth Supply Base. This role provides frontline leadership and technical guidance to Warehouse Officers undertaking yard activities, ensuring compliance with safety, operational, customer and regulatory requirements.

The position acts as the primary operational lead for all washpad activities, including cleaning operations, washpad equipment inspections, contractor coordination, maintenance activities and service works. The Yard Leading Hand supports the Yard Coordinator by ensuring daily yard operations are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational priorities.

The role promotes Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, strong safety performance and effective communication across all areas of the supply base.

Location: Hazelmere, WA

Specific Responsibilities

Yard Operations

• Coordinate and participate in daily yard activities as directed by the Yard Coordinator.
• Monitor yard housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace.
• Assist with traffic management and ensure compliance with the site Traffic Management Plan.
• Coordinate loading, unloading and movement of equipment, containers and materials throughout the facility.
• Manage daily container movements within approved container booking and inventory management systems.
• Maintain accurate container status information, locations, inspection records and operational updates within designated systems.
• Coordinate container allocations, storage movements and operational priorities to support customer and operational requirements.
• Support container fleet visibility and ensure booking system data integrity is maintained at all times.
• Act as the site focal point for daily washpad operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational priorities.
• Conduct routine inspections of yard and washpad infrastructure, identifying maintenance requirements and escalating defects as required.
• Coordinate contractor access and activities associated with washpad, yard infrastructure and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with site safety requirements and minimising operational disruption.
• Verify contractor works are completed to the required standard and report performance concerns or outstanding actions to the Yard Coordinator.
• Monitor yard utilisation and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are inspected before use and defects are reported promptly.
• Monitor and communicate all adverse weather events. This includes:

• Performing Severe Winds Checklists
• Ensuring all parties at PSB are advised and informed of potential dangers at all times
• Report any potential concerns to management and SHS

Washpad Operations

• Lead and coordinate daily washpad activities to meet operational and customer requirements.
• Monitor wash schedules and workflow to maximise washpad utilisation and productivity.
• Ensure washpad housekeeping, environmental controls and waste management requirements are maintained.
• Monitor washpad consumables, equipment condition and operational readiness.
• Support business improvement initiatives relating to washpad performance, efficiency and utilisation.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years experience in logistics, warehousing, yard operations or a similar field.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current Forklift Licence (LF).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating operational teams.
• Sound understanding of safety management systems.
• Experience operating mobile plant and equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Chain of Responsibility qualification.
• Dangerous Goods Awareness training.
• Load Restraint Training.
• Dogging Licence.
• Rigging High Risk Work Licence.
• Experience in washpad operations.
• Experience managing contractors.
• Experience using warehouse management systems.

Benefits

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery
• Discounted health insurance
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Ongoing learning, development, and training opportunities for employees

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

Join us at Qube Energy, where we are not just meeting industry standards but setting them. Be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of supply chain with passion, innovation, and a relentless commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability. If you're looking for your next big opportunity, Qube Energy is the place to be. Let's drive the future together!

About QUBE

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Qube Energy, we are revolutionising the supply chain landscape for the Energy, Mining, and Industrial sectors in Australia’s resource-rich locations. As a business unit of Qube Ports, we harness our extensive network and unparalleled expertise to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that drive efficiency and reliability for our clients.

BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.