Lead from the front. Run a tight yard. Build a team that gets it right the first time.

About the Role

Be the hands-on yard leader who turns the Operations Supervisor's plan into protected, ready-to-go trucks, trailers and loads

Preload trailers, organise the yard, and manage day-to-day trailer and equipment readiness

Provide daily task direction and practical coaching to the Yard Hand / Driver Apprentice

Onboard and practically train new drivers on yard standards, load restraint and depot procedures

Run trailer audits and pole stocktakes, and keep the depot safe, organised and efficient

Support investigations and corrective actions with accurate, factual reporting

Essential Requirements

Substantial hands-on experience in heavy transport, crane truck, long-load, yard or loading operations

Current MC, LF/Forklift licence

Extensive general freight load restraint experience with construction materials, roofing iron, trusses, steel & mesh

Pre-starts, fatigue,



mass and NHVR/Chain of Responsibility requirements

Experience onboarding, coaching or practically training drivers

Safety-first and hands-on — leads by example without overstepping

Australian working rights

Desirable (or willingness to obtain)

CV/Crane, Doggers tickets

White Card

What We Offer

$55.00 flat rate per hour

$10,000 Retention Bonus available with current CV/Crane, Doggers tickets — paid progressively over your first 12 months (see schedule, Section 2). Limited availability.

Guaranteed 40 hours per week + 2 x 30-minute paid breaks daily A genuine leadership pathway — real hands-on authority, not just a title

Join an established, growing family-owned North Queensland transport business

If you're ready to lead a yard and back your team every day, apply now via SEEK.

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