Yardhand / Forklift Labourer

Job Connect Recruitment; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

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Stable Mon–Fri roster

9am–5pm schedule

Outdoors in busy yard

Overtime penalty rates

Descripción de la vacante

Job Connect Recruitment in Melbourne’s area seeks an experienced Forklift Labourer with a current Forklift Licence to work in Brooklyn, VIC. This is a long-term, full-hours role performing outdoor duties in a busy equipment yard, not limited to forklift work; wash bay and general labour will be part of the day.

You will load/unload using a counterbalance forklift, move pumps, generators, barriers and hire equipment, wash with a high-pressure washer, and maintain yard cleanliness.

Formación

• Current Forklift Licence is required.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Capable of performing manual labour throughout the day.
• Willing to work outdoors in a wash bay environment.
• Good safety awareness around mobile plant and pedestrians.
• Reliable and committed to 38 hours per week with overtime.
• Own transport and a valid Driver Licence.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsabilidades

• Primarily outdoor work in a busy equipment yard.
• Take responsibility for the Wash Bay.
• Load/unload equipment and spare parts using a counterbalance forklift.
• Move equipment including pumps, generators, barriers and hire gear.
• Wash equipment with a high-pressure washer.
• General yard organisation and housekeeping.
• Workshop and yard clean-up; assist mechanics as required.

Conocimientos

Forklift licence

Counterbalance forklift

Outdoor work

Manual labour

Safety awareness

Reliable

Own transport

Driver licence

Australian working rights

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Labourer with a current Forklift Licence to work with our client in Brooklyn, VIC.

This is a long-term, fullhours role working primarily outdoors in a busy equipment yard. This is not just a forklift position – you will be hands-on with wash bay, yard and general labouring duties throughout the day.

You will be doing:

• Primarily outdoor work
• Taking responsibility for the Wash Bay
• Loading and unloading equipment and spare parts using a counterbalance forklift
• Moving equipment including pumps, generators, road barriers and other hire equipment
• Washing equipment using a high-pressure washer
• General yard organisation and housekeeping
• Workshop and yard clean-up
• Assisting Workshop Mechanics as required
• Manual handling and moving equipment around the yard

What we are offering:

• 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• $40 per hour
• 38 hours every week – NOT day-to-day work
• Overtime available at penalty rates
• Stable Monday–Friday roster
• Safe and well-organised work environment

You must have:

• Current Forklift Licence
• Good experience operating a counterbalance forklift
• Be fit and capable of performing manual labouring duties throughout the day
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a wash bay environment
• Good safety awareness around mobile plant, equipment and pedestrians
• Reliable and looking to commit to 38 hours per week plus overtime when required
• Own transport and current Driver Licence
• Full Australian working rights

Experience working in an equipment hire yard, construction yard, workshop or similar industrial environment would be highly regarded.