About the role

The Yard Leading Hand is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of daily yard operations within the Perth Supply Base. This role provides frontline leadership and technical guidance to Warehouse Officers undertaking yard activities, ensuring compliance with safety, operational, customer and regulatory requirements.

The position acts as the primary operational lead for all washpad activities, including cleaning operations, washpad equipment inspections, contractor coordination, maintenance activities and service works. The Yard Leading Hand supports the Yard Coordinator by ensuring daily yard operations are executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational priorities.

The role promotes Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, solid safety performance and effective communication across all areas of the supply base.

Location: Hazelmere, WA

Specific Responsibilities

Yard Operations

- Coordinate and participate in daily yard activities as directed by the Yard Coordinator.
- Monitor yard housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace.
- Assist with traffic management and ensure compliance with the site Traffic Management Plan.
- Coordinate loading, unloading and movement of equipment, containers and materials throughout the facility.
- Manage daily container movements within approved container booking and inventory management systems.
- Maintain accurate container status information, locations, inspection records and operational updates within designated systems.
- Coordinate container allocations, storage movements and operational priorities to support customer and operational requirements.




- Support container fleet visibility and ensure booking system data integrity is maintained at all times.
- Act as the site focal point for daily washpad operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational priorities.
- Conduct routine inspections of yard and washpad infrastructure, identifying maintenance requirements and escalating defects as required.
- Coordinate contractor access and activities associated with washpad, yard infrastructure and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with site safety requirements and minimising operational disruption.
- Verify contractor works are completed to the required standard and report performance concerns or outstanding actions to the Yard Coordinator.
- Monitor yard utilisation and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure all plant and equipment are inspected before use and defects are reported promptly.
- Monitor and communicate all adverse weather events. This includes:

- Performing Severe Winds Checklists
- Ensuring all parties at PSB are advised and informed of potential dangers at all times
- Report any potential concerns to management and SHS

Washpad Operations





- Lead and coordinate daily washpad activities to meet operational and customer requirements.
- Monitor wash schedules and workflow to maximise washpad utilisation and productivity.
- Ensure washpad housekeeping, environmental controls and waste management requirements are maintained.
- Monitor washpad consumables, equipment condition and operational readiness.
- Support business improvement initiatives relating to washpad performance, efficiency and utilisation.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Minimum 3 years experience in logistics, warehousing, yard operations or a similar field.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Current Forklift Licence (LF).
- Demonstrated experience coordinating operational teams.
- Sound understanding of safety management systems.
- Experience operating mobile plant and equipment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

- Chain of Responsibility qualification.
- Dangerous Goods Awareness training.
- Load Restraint Training.
- Dogging Licence.
- Rigging High Risk Work Licence.
- Experience in washpad operations.
- Experience managing contractors.
- Experience using warehouse management systems.

Benefits

- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
- Generous paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Ongoing learning, development, and training opportunities for employees

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