Workshop Yard Hand

Expected Salary: $35 per hour

About Us:

We’re a Northern Territory family owned and operated business, with local knowledge, local employees and thorough experience working in the Northern Territory climate. We maintain a large, modern fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment, and we’re looking for a reliable and Workshop Yard Person to join our growing team.

About the Role:

The Workshop Yard Person is responsible for maintaining the workshop and yard area in a clean, organized, and safe condition. This role supports workshop operations by assisting with the movement of vehicles, machinery, tools, and materials. Timely collection, delivery, and distribution of parts, tools, and materials is a vital part of this role, as well as performing general maintenance, tyre fitting and labouring duties.

This position is not available as FIFO.

Applicants must reside in the Northern Territory.

No relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the workshop and yard areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition

Collection, delivery and distribution of parts, tools, and materials

Assist mechanics, technicians, or trades staff with workshop duties as required

Tyre fitting – inspect, remove, fit, repair and rotate tyres on light and heavy vehicles, machinery and equipment

Load, unload, and move parts, equipment, and materials using forklift or other lifting equipment

Check, store, and issue tools, equipment, and consumables

Wash and detail vehicles, plant, or machinery before and after repairs or service

Conduct basic maintenance and housekeeping of workshop tools, equipment, and facilities

Wash and detail vehicles, plant, or machinery

Dispose of waste materials in accordance with company procedures

Check and maintain fuel, oil, and consumable stock levels

Adhere to company safety procedures and report hazards or incidents promptly

Requirements:

All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.

Current drivers licence

Forklift licence preferred, or ability to obtain

Be physically fit and capable of manual handling and physical labour

Previous yard, workshop, labouring experience

Previous tyre fitting experience

Ability to tow trailers

Knowledge of local area

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication and teamwork skills

Always wear the required PPE

Comply with company WHS policies and procedures

Participate in toolbox talks and safety training

Working Conditions

Outdoor and indoor workshop environment

Exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying weather conditions

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Yardhand?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Which of the following forklift licences do you have?

Do you have tyre fitting experience?

Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?