Equipment Inspector

**A growing global company. Endless career and development opportunities.**

Ritchie Bros. is looking for an Equipment Inspector to join our team at the Yatala Yard. This is a permanent full time position.

**The Opportunity**:
Our Equipment Inspectors are part of our Detailed Equipment Information (DEI) team. They perform accurate and thorough visual inspections (eg. wear points, damage, hour meter readings, etc) and functional testing (eg. basic operations) on heavy equipment. They also:

- Gather and verify equipment inventory information (eg. contract proofs, equipment additions, serial numbers, etc.).
- Identify and record equipment components, accessories and asset details.
- Verify equipment descriptions, based on our Equipment Standards Manual.
- Ensure the quality of equipment data and other related information.
- Verify requirements for warranty applicable items.
- Compose and take photos of the equipment.
- Provide assistance as required to the DEI Team.
- Assist the Sales team with appraisals and write-ups in the field between peak periods.
- Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers.

**Here's what you bring**:

- Prior experience in equipment management (inspections, inventory and appraisals) and/or inventory control management, preferably in the auction or heavy equipment business.
- Knowledge of industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
- Proficiency using computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel) and digital cameras.
- Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (you will be using a 2-way radio and a desk phone).
- Good penmanship - we need to be able to read your writing and printing easily.
- Excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You thrive working as part of a team, and pitch-in wherever needed.
- Strong time management skills; the ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize work are essential.
- A strong customer service orientation.
- You're process-oriented, hands-on, and ready to roll up your sleeves to succeed in this role.
- Willingness to travel interstate as required.
- You like to work hard, and still have fun on the job.

**What we offer**:
Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career - we’ve proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we'll support you along the way. Here’s how:

- Competitive base salary + paid overtime.
- Comprehensive benefits package with private health cover.
- Superannuation
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Meals catered at auction time
- Ongoing training, professional development and a tuition reimbursement program.
- Working within an international and growing organisation
- Working with a great team

Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. Through our family of companies, we help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yatala, QLD 4207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your salary expectation?

**Experience**:

- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)