Assistant Yard Manager

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A growing global company. Endless career and development opportunities.

Ritchie Bros. is a global leader in asset management and equipment sales. We help thousands of people around the world buy and sell heavy equipment every month, trusted for our innovation, customer service, and global reach.

About the role

Smith Broughton Auctioneers is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Assistant Yard Manager to join the team at our Midland, WA Yard. Reporting to the Yard Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient, and smooth day-to-day operation of both the main auction yard and off-site locations. This is a hands-on position that requires strong organizational skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating site preparation, auction ramp and loading ramp.
• Overseas the yard layout and equipment line up .
• Ensures the sale site is safe and up to Smith Broughton standards.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations of the sale location.
• Responsible for planning the refurbishing schedule and budget; control purchase orders and cost sheets.
• Liaise with subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment is in sale-ready condition.
• Arrange directional, parking and yard signs.
• Ensure proper attachment removal.
• Ensure equipment has fuel, oil and anti-freeze.
• Organize yard supplies per check list.
• Responsible for daily Supervision of operators and yard staff including scheduling of day of sale casual staff.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all corporate and legislated health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About you

• EH&S experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Equipment Repair & Refurbishment experience.
• Inventory management.
• Part sourcing & procurement (negotiation skills).
• Previous experience managing or supervising multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with industrial and / or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven experience providing excellent customer service to customers and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new programs.

About us

At Smith Broughton Auctioneers, we are the experts in remarketing of used equipment across various industries, including mining, civil, construction, transport, agriculture, and industrial.

We hold over 120+ auctions annually, ensuring we give you an abundance of equipment options to choose from.

Smith Broughton is a trusted company because we make buying and selling simple, hassle-free, and transparent.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
• Working within an international and growing organization