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Yardhand / Labourer

Porter Plant
Full-time
On-site
Tasmania, Australia

Porter Plant, a market leader and recognised name in equipment maintenance management and dry hiring of plant, equipment and light commercial vehicles, currently have a vacancy for a Yardhand to be based at our Branch in Moonah. This position has a primary focus to maintain, coordinate and take responsibility for the Yard and assets in Hobart.

Your day/week will involve;


  • Managing the on and off hire of plant and equipment in the yard and the associated activities

  • Taking ownership and responsibility for the facility and yard’s presentation, storage and housekeeping

  • Ensure assets in the yard are of a high quality and are safe and roadworthy ready for hire

  • Maintain communication with contractors, subcontractors, internal and external customers

  • Maintain a safety working environment with the depot

To be successful in the role you will need;


  • Forklift Licence - Essential

  • HR Licence - Desirable

  • Chain of Responsibility – training provided

  • Load and Unload – training provided

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Computer literate

  • Strong sense of pride and attention to detail

  • Ability to adhere to processes and procedure

What's in it for you?


  • Immediate upskill of Forklift licence if required.

  • Access to Porter Plants Toyota fleet discount potential to save $000’s on new vehicles.

  • Market hourly rates plus optional overtime with applicable penalties.

  • Discounts from 100’s retailers such as Total Tools, BCF, JB hi-fi, Woolworths, Dan Murphys, Myer ….

  • Being aware that life has its challenges, you will have access to our externally run mental health program and counselling.

  • Porter Plant view each person in the company as valuable as the next in their contribution to the success of the business, so regardless of your position, if the company does well, all staff will be rewarded in the form of discretional bonuses.

  • We can guarantee that no 2 weeks/days/months will be the same as you will be working on road maintenance, construction and agricultural machinery, their attachments and other bespoke equipment.

  • You will receive a full uniform.

  • Be part of onsite lunches, charity fundraisers and other initiatives

If you are experienced/keen and think you would excel in the above position and would like to know more about the opportunity, do not hesitate to apply or put an application in and we will contact you.

Please Note;


  • Employment will be dependent on successful completion of a pre-employment medical including drug screen and police check.

  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

  • Applications will be processed upon receipt