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Forklift Operator/Yard Coordinator

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers
Spring Farm, NSW
A$65,000-$70,000 p/a
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Road Transport
Full-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


Join a Global Leader in Asset Management & Auctions

About the Company

IAA Australia, a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company – is as a Great Place to Work®, we are a trusted leading global marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique multichannel platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. Processing more than 2.5 million vehicles annually.

About the Role

As a Yard Coordinator, you will play a vital role in managing the flow of vehicles and assets within our site. This hands-on role involves forklift and loader operations, overseeing asset check-in via a handheld device, photographing vehicles, car detailing, decal removal and storage of assets all while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will work closely with internal teams, transport providers, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient site operations.

What’s in it for You?

Competitive base salary + all overtime paid at Double Time

Comprehensive health Insurance for whole family including extras

Insurances such as Income Protection, TPD and Life Insurance

International and stable working environment

Ability to opt into our ESPP (Employee Share Purchase Plan) *

Gym membership reimbursement*

Working for a leading-edge technology company with a global presence

Permanent position, 40+ hours per week + career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Perform vehicle check-in, appraising, photographing and storage of assets, ensuring compliance with company standards.

Operate loaders and forklifts to manage asset movement within the yard safely.

Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance and enhance their value at auction, training provided

Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles at the facility and store them in the appropriate locations at the branch

Verify documentation and address any discrepancies in asset records.

Coordinate with transport providers for the timely delivery and removal of assets.

Assist clients, asessors and transporters with on-site queries, ensuring a positive experience.

Maintain accurate operational records and report yard performance updates to management.

During catastrophe periods, high volumes of assets come into yard, and so the ability to work under pressure while still providing a quality service safely is essential.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: Minimum 2+ years in a similar operational role (automotive, auction, logistics, or salvage industries preferred).

Forklift License (or willingness to obtain).

Mechanically Minded – An interest in automotive, mechanical repairs, experience in the equipment industry experience desirable.

Problem-Solving Ability – Experience handling logistical challenges and safety compliance.

Customer-Focused Approach – Comfortable interacting with customers, suppliers, and team members.

Safety Focused – Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and vehicles operating in the work area.

Physical Fitness – Ability to perform yard-related tasks, including lifting and moving assets and working primarily outdoors in all weather types. This role requires you to under take a pre-employment medical.

Driver’s Licence – Required for site operations.

Join us and be a key player in our dynamic and growing team!


About Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers

Townsville, QLD, Australia
Sales
501-1000 employees

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding.

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