Yard & Equipment Inspector

2 weeks ago

Yatala, Queensland, Australia Ritchie Bros. Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

A growing global company. Endless career and development opportunities.

When you join Ritchie Bros., you'll be part of a diverse, global team that's focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity, and Vision. Learn more about our culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion at Candidate Portal.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Equipment Inspector to join the team in Yatala Yard on a permanent basis to support our QLD team.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in mechanics or conducting heavy equipment inspections. however training will be provided, so most importantly you will need a willingness to learn and a great attitude.

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:

  • Responsible for accurately inspecting and gathering information on equipment through visual inspection (ie hours, serial numbers, transmission details etc).Responsible for assessing the quality of equipment (ie damage, excessive wear) and functionality.
  • Identifying and recording all detailed information through Inspector app for Mars Program.
  • Accountability of quality assurance and correctly identifying detail of equipment.
  • Liaise and assist Sales team (TMs) with appraisals and 'building' inspections through photos.
  • Performing various yard duties such as operating all equipment in yard, preparing yard for auction, staging equipment for auction and maintaining a clean and organised yard.
  • Liaising with consigners and sales team to assist with organisation of refurbishment through outside suppliers/contractors.
  • Liaising with internal staff (CSMs and FinOps) and buyers regarding collection and loadout post-auction.
  • Adequate knowledge and use of computers.
  • Maintaining registers of equipment in yard and movement of equipment pre- and post-sale.
  • Being flexible and willing to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.

You will be required to work in the yard as well as the office and have excellent customer service skills while dealing with our buyers & sellers.

Here's what you bring:

  • You must be motivated, goal-oriented and self-directed.
  • Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Be able to think quickly and make decisions under pressure.
  • You must be process-oriented, hands-on and ready to roll up your sleeves to succeed.
  • Have the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines due to an ever-changing environment.
  • Excellent time management skills, the ability to multi-task multiple projects and initiatives effectively and prioritise work are essential.
  • Valid drivers license (Forklift License desirable)

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 - all paid at double time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package with private health cover for the whole family
  • Insurances such as Income Protection, TPD & Life Insurance paid by the company
  • Superannuation
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Gym membership reimbursement & Tuition reimbursement**
  • Ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive team.
  • Working within an international and growing organization

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.

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No agency calls, please.

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