Yardperson

Overview

Maintain yard, load/unload equipment safely, ensure clean, organized site.

Key Responsibilities

• loading
• unloading
• safety culture
• yard cleaning
• asset staging
• facility maintenance

Tasks

-Load and unload equipment from vehicles using safe loading and unloading procedures. -Promote a Safety First culture – talk about safety to your colleagues and customers. -Perform general yard duties, including the cleaning of portable assets and staging of buildings in preparation for hire. -Maintain facilities to ensure a safe and organised yard.

Requirements

• forklift license
• safety
• load restraints

What You Bring

-A current forklift & driver’s license (essential) -A strong knowledge of and commitment to safety -Experience loading and unloading including knowledge of load restraints (highly desirable)

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Benefits

-Novated leasing and salary sacrifice -Purchased additional leave program -Employee discounts on equipment hire -Permanent full-time position -Attractive hourly rates + penalty rates on overtime -Training and career progression pathways -Access to our employee discounts and benefits program -Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you -Monday to Friday roster, 7am start

About Coates

-It evolved from machinery manufacturing to pioneer equipment rental in Australia. -Expanded into engineering and equipment hire, supporting global customers. -Operates across ~150 branches and delivers oversized fleets and specialist solutions in sectors like mining, rail, infrastructure, and power. -Beyond rental, it offers in-house temporary works engineering, industrial shutdown management, and turnkey Power & HVAC services. -Typical projects include major construction shutdowns, remote mining tool stores, large-scale events, and complex infrastructure builds. -The firm invests heavily in technology—IoT-enabled portals, BIM content, drones, telemetry—and collaborates with universities to develop innovative temporary-works solutions.

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