Yard Coordinator

About the Company

Work with a global leader in industrial equipment auctions and asset management. Specialising in the sale of heavy machinery, trucks, and equipment across industries such as construction, agriculture, mining, and transportation.

Operating through live auctions and online marketplaces. They offer solutions for equipment buyers and sellers, including financing, inspections, and logistics support. Their platform ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, connecting local and international buyers with high-quality used equipment.

As they continue to grow, we are seeking a Yard Coordinator to oversee the smooth operation of our yard facilities.

About the Role

As a Yard Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the movement of vehicles and equipment within our yard to ensure seamless logistics operations. This hands-on position involves operating forklifts, overseeing asset check-in, photographing vehicles, detailing and decal removal.

Duties will also include loading and unloading trucks, directing vehicle traffic and other material-handling equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will collaborate with internal teams, transport providers, and external stakeholders to optimize yard operations while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Conduct vehicle check-in, appraisals, and photography to ensure compliance with company standards.

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

• Perform vehicle detailing to enhance asset value for auction.

• Recover and manage vehicle keys, license plates, and other essential items.

• Verify documentation and resolve asset discrepancies.

• Coordinate logistics with transport providers for timely asset delivery and removal.

• Assist clients, assessors, and transporters with on-site inquiries.

• Maintain accurate records and provide performance updates to management.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 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 or mechanical repairs is desirable.

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

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

• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform yard tasks, lift and move assets, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Driver's Licence required for site operations.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Salary + Overtime paid

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (including extras) for your entire family

• Gym Membership Reimbursement*

• A stable international working environment with growth opportunities

• Work for a leading-edge technology company with a global presence

Apply now - to be part of an industry-leading organisation and be a part of a dynamic and expanding team!

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at ***********@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.