Yardhand / Forklift Labourer

Job Connect Recruitment · West Melbourne VIC 3003 · Full time
Posted 8d ago

Yardhand / Forklift Labourer

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$79k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Seeking an experienced Forklift Labourer with a current Forklift Licence.
  • Primarily outdoor work with general labouring duties.
  • Stable Monday–Friday roster with overtime available.

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.

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Skills

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Counterbalance forklift operationEquipment loading and unloadingExperience in equipment hire or construction yardForklift licenceHigh-pressure washingManual handlingOutdoor workReliable and punctual work ethicSafety awareness around mobile plantTransport and driver licenceWorkshop assistanceYard organisation

Licenses & certifications

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Forklift licence

Perks & benefits

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Overtime available at penalty ratesSafe and well-organised work environmentStable monday-friday roster

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