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 safe, 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 recent drivers on yard standards, load restraint and depot procedures
Run trailer audits and pole stocktakes, and keep the depot protected, organised and effective
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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