Truck Machinery Industrial Yard Hand Assistant Ongoing Casual | Potential Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity The Opportunity: We are seeking a reliable and motivated ongoing casual forklift operator to join our client operations in Altona North, with the potential for the right person to progress from casual/temporary employment into a permanent position.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has the right attitude, strong work ethic and genuine willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
While experience is important, we are particularly looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused, punctual and takes pride in their work.
The successful candidate will work between Monday to Friday , supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy salvage yard and working both independently and as part of a team.
Hours: Between 8:00am – 4:30pm (M-F) Location: Altona North Base Pay Rate: $***** per hour Employment Type: Ongoing Casual / Temporary with potential for Permanent Employment About the Role Working within an operational salvage yard, you will be responsible for safely moving vehicles and materials, maintaining the yard and supporting customers and the wider operations team.
This is a physical, outdoor and fast-paced role involving work across different terrains, including gravel, as well as inside an operational shed.
Key Responsibilities Operate a 5-tonne forklift to load, unload and move vehicles and materials around the yard and operational shed.
Holding HR or MR license.




Safely manoeuvre vehicles around the open loading pad and storage areas.
Assist with loading, unloading and general yard operations.
Enter stock movements and complete vehicle stocktakes using handheld technology.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe salvage vehicle storage area.
Work safely around vehicles, forklifts, machinery and other heavy equipment.
Follow all site safety procedures and operational instructions.
Support the wider team with general yard duties as required.
What We're Looking For Attitude is everything.
We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to work, is willing to learn and demonstrates the right attitude every day.
The ideal candidate will be: Reliable and punctual.
Hard-working and physically capable.
Safety-conscious and committed to following procedures.
Positive, respectful and willing to work as part of a team.
Self-motivated and able to take direction.
Willing to learn new tasks and develop their skills.
Flexible and adaptable in a busy operational setting.
Comfortable working outdoors and around heavy vehicles and machinery.
Someone who takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term opportunity rather than a short-term job .
Skills 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 ****** or visit for additional contact details.

📌 Forklift Driver - Ongoing Casual | Potential Temp-To-Permanent Opportunity (Melbourne)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Melbourne