Vehicle Yard Hand / Workshop Assistant

Yard Hand / Vehicle Operations Assistant New Rental | Welshpool, Perth WA | Full-Time

$55,000–$65,000 base salary + superannuation

Start in the Yard. Build a Career in the Trade.

Got a genuine interest in vehicles but no ticket to prove it yet? This is your way in.

New Rental runs one of WA's fastest-growing fleets of mine-spec 4WDs, buses and light trucks, and we need a reliable, hands-on Yard Hand to keep it moving. You'll wash, prep, inspect and deliver vehicles across our operation, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our Workshop and Operations teams every day.

We're not hiring for a resume. We're hiring for attitude. This is an ideal first step into the automotive trade: perfect if you're finishing school, just starting out, or looking for a genuine way into a paid Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship. Show us you're reliable, keen to learn, and serious about vehicles, and we'll teach you the rest.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

Washing, detailing and prepping mine-spec light vehicles, buses and light trucks to a high standard

Moving, parking and organising the fleet safely around the yard

Running pre-hire, off-hire and condition inspections

Checking fuel, tyres, safety gear and general presentation before vehicles go out

Picking up and dropping off vehicles, parts and equipment around Perth

Helping the Workshop team with accessories, decals and mine-spec fit-outs





Loading and unloading gear with a forklift

Keeping the yard, wash bay and workshop clean, safe and organised

Learning real workshop skills alongside our qualified tradespeople as you go

What You'll Bring A genuine interest in vehicles and hands-on, practical work A current unrestricted C-class manual driver's licence A current forklift High Risk Work Licence

Physical fitness for active, outdoor manual work

Reliability, punctuality and a strong safety mindset

Full Australian working rights

No prior experience in a workshop, dealership, yard or transport role is required, though it won't hurt. What matters most is that you show up, work hard, and want to get better.

Why New Rental

We're scaling fast, and we invest in the people who help us do it. Join now and you'll get:

A genuine pathway into a Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship

Increasing hands-on workshop time as your skills grow

Training and mentoring from experienced Operations and Workshop teams

Long-term career options across Workshop, Fleet Operations and Logistics A permanent, full time role with a secure, growing WA business

If you're ready to swap the job search for a career, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short note on why you're keen to work with vehicles and grow with New Rental. We're reviewing applications as they land and interviewing throughout the campaign.

📌 Vehicle Yard Hand / Workshop Assistant (Welshpool)
🏢 New Rental
📍 Welshpool