Yard Technician - Equipment Prep & Delivery

Premiair Services; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PremiAir operates a busy Newcastle (Thornton) depot needing a dedicated Yard Person to prep equipment for hire, coordinate assets, and maintain yard and storage areas. Duties include washing gear, processing returns, refuelling when needed, and assisting with servicing.

Candidate must have forklift licence and White Card; MR/HR licence is a plus. Must be reliable, safety-focused, able to work overtime and weekends, and capable of heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Must have a forklift licence and White Card.
• MR or HR licence preferred but not essential.
• Excellent driving record and safety focus; experience delivering and towing trailers/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash returned equipment and prepare for hire.
• Process equipment returns and record off-hire information (refuel, hours used, damages).
• Refuel returned from hire and log on fuel log.
• Assist workshop staff with servicing and repairs.
• Keep yard clean and organise equipment.
• Available for rotating after-hours, on-call roster.
• Ute deliveries and collection of rental equipment as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

White Card

MR/HR licence

Delivery experience

Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Customer service

Physical fitness

Overtime weekends

Job description

PremiAir operates a busy Newcastle (Thornton) depot needing a dedicated Yard Person to prep equipment for hire, coordinate assets, and maintain yard and storage areas. Duties include washing gear, processing returns, refuelling when needed, and assisting with servicing.

Candidate must have forklift licence and White Card; MR/HR licence is a plus. Must be reliable, safety-focused, able to work overtime and weekends, and capable of heavy lifting.