Yard Hand

Yard Hand - Permanent full-time

Pumps and Water Management - Penrith

• Largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand
• We'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you need to succeed
• No experience required | Hands on training provided
• $65,550 base salary + super + profit share bonus+ weekend allowance

With Kennards Hire You Can

As a company that's been around since 1948, we know what matters most: family and it's at the heart of everything we do. We're the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 2,000 team members located at over 200 sites and branches. Our mission is clear: we want to be the best hire company in the world. We're committed to growing sustainably and innovating in ways that benefit our people, our customers and our business. And at the end of the day, we're all focused on delivering what we say we will do - make our customers' jobs easy.

About the role

Our xx Distribution Centre is the home to several specialist branches/teams, taking advantage of grouped logistics, repair and maintenance functions. In the DC, we have our Access, Earthmoving & Site Service, Traffic, Pump & Power specialist businesses. You will be responsible for supporting the operations of the DC by performing general yard duties, including;

You will be responsible for supporting the operations of the Distribution Centre through performing general yard duties, including;

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times
• Assist customers in the yard when necessary.
• Meet and greet customers in a proactive and friendly manner during loading/unloading
• Branch facilities cleaning and maintenance as required
• Equipment 'check in' and 'check out' inspections and processes
• Equipment cleaning, order picking in yard, collating and checking for Ready For Hire prior to loading.
• Perform equipment loading/unloading

About you

• Successful applicants have come from various backgrounds such as; Customer service, building & construction, hospitality, retail, driver, landscaping, trade & maintenance
• Fork Lift operator's ticket preferred
• A genuine interest in helping others
• A level of physical fitness as required to complete role requirements
• Strong communication skills including the ability to follow directions, ask questions to ensure understanding, and proactively provide information to team members
• An interest in mechanics and construction equipment and a desire to learn
• A valid drivers licence

Join our team

You can always tell someone who works at Kennards Hire. They're well-rounded, fair-dinkum and damn good at what they do. Once you walk through our door, we'll back you all the way with the tools and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll be trusted as part of our family, supported to lead in many ways and have opportunities to develop and grow your expertise.

There's also a great range of employee benefits and rewards on offer including:

• All the training and development you need to build a successful career with us
• Pathways to pursue your career, nationally and internationally
• Additional financial benefits if you stay with us for more than five years (to say thanks for your loyalty)
• Opportunity for profit share
• Great employee discount rates on our hire gear
• Our annual awards night, team BBQs and many other fun social events.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undergo background screening, which could include police and medical checks.

So, whether you're starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.