As a Yard Hand operator, you’ll be at the heart of our yard operations, ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. You’ll work with a variety of freight types and forklift sizes, playing a key role in keeping our operation moving.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in safe load restraint, accuracy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Operating various size counterbalance forklifts (2.5T, 7T & 16T)
Handling general, ugly, palletised and oversize freight
Securing loads in line with the Load Restraint Guide using ratchet straps, chains and binders
Scanning and tracking freight through all stages (received, staged, loaded & unloaded)
Preparing outbound freight for safe and secure dispatch

Working with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance

What You’ll Bring:

Current LF Forklift Licence with practical experience
Proven experience working with general and oversize freight
Robust load restraint skills (ratchet straps, chains & binders)
Previous yard hand or similar experience
Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team

RF scanner experience (highly regarded)

Why Join Centurion?

Immediate start available
Reliable weekly pay
Permanent, full-time employment
Various shift times available (AM and PM shifts available)
Additional allowances and penalties on top of base rate
Perth Airport location with free parking




All PPE and uniforms provided (including steel cap boots)
Strong safety-first culture
Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities nationwide
Bring Ya Mate & earn up to $1,000 through Centurion’s referral program
Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing support
Discounted private health insurance
Recognition and financial rewards through quarterly and annual awards

Service milestone rewards for long-term employees

Company Overview:
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
How to Apply:

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact ***@centurion.net.au

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.

📌 Yard Operator/Freight Officer (Perth)
🏢 Centurion
📍 Perth