Operations Supervisor (Yard & Transport) (Sydney)

Operations Supervisor (Yard & Transport) (Sydney)

04 Sep
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United Rentals Australia/New Zealand
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Sydney

04 Sep

United Rentals Australia/New Zealand

Sydney

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

About Us

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this pivotal position plays a critical role in driving our branch's success. As our Operations Supervisor based in Condell Park, NSW, you will lead daily operations, manage inventory, allocate resources and support a tight-knit team to maintain an efficient workflow and ensure quality control. Above all, you will be a true champion for an uncompromised safety culture, ensuring everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Key Responsibilities

- Safety First: Implement, promote, and enforce strict safety protocols to maintain a secure, compliant, and healthy working setting.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor yard and transport personnel, assigning daily duties and ensuring tasks meet company standards.
- People Development: Provide active coaching, mentoring, training, and support to your team, fostering their long-term professional development.
- Inventory & Asset Control: Oversee equipment inventory management and maintenance to ensure accurate stock allocation for incoming jobs.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and roll out process improvements to optimise daily branch efficiency and workflow.

What We're Looking For

You are a resilient hands-on leader who knows how to motivate a team to achieve their best while keeping operational efficiency and safety at the forefront.

With strong organisational skills and a solutions-oriented mindset,



you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can quickly pivot to meet changing customer demands.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- 2–3 years’ experience successfully leading, managing or supervising an operations, transport and/or yard team.
- Proven leadership capabilities with a natural ability to engage, coach, and inspire team members.
- Exceptional planning skills, with a track record of successfully managing tight schedules and shifting deadlines.
- A proactive, professional approach centred around delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.
- Monitor delivery schedules and proactively manage delays or operational issues.
- Maintain regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR), NHVR regulations, and company policies.
- An LF forklift license (or a strong willingness to obtain one quickly).

What’s on Offer

- Competitive base salary + super
- Ongoing training and support
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Strong career progression opportunities

United Rentals Benefits

- Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
- Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
- Work-Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development and community service leave to give back.
- We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
- We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory drug and alcohol screening and national police check.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

📌 Operations Supervisor (Yard & Transport) (Sydney)
🏢 United Rentals Australia/New Zealand
📍 Sydney

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