General Hand

General Hand - Darwin NT

We are seeking a motivated General Hand to join our Darwin team. This is a hands on role suited to someone who is mechanically minded, enjoys variety and being part of a collaborative team environment.

In this position, you will provide essential maintenance and trade support to the branch, assisting with day-to-day operations and undertaking general duties as directed by the Manager.

Benefits

• 🌴 Extra Time Off: 5 days anniversary leave = 5 weeks annual leave every year
• 🕘 Flexible Work Options:9-day fortnight or monthly day off – balance life your way
• 📈 Career Growth: Training, development, and opportunities to advance
• 🏢 Strong & Stable: Be part of a national company with a proven track record and wide range of career pathways
• 🎁 Great Perks: United Rewards = employee discounts you'll actually use

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining yard general tidiness
• Organising and moving boom/ scissor lifts, telehandlers in yard
• Equipment Return- check machines for damage/ taking photos
• Checking Safety Harnesses with register
• Fuelling machines (on site)
• Checking electric machines are fully charged before they go out on hire
• Assisting truck drivers loading and unloading
• Meeting and greeting customers on site assisting with pick-ups/ deliveries
• Pressure cleaning machines in preparation for hire
• Basic detailing of equipment, making sure decals, spec plates and asset numbers maintained
• Record keeping (use of computer and tablet)
• General duties as required or requested by Workshop Supervisor and Service Manager

To Succeed in this Role:

• Current drivers licence to Perform High Risk Work (EWP) & Forklift licence (preferred)
• Experience working in a similar role in a workshop or industrial yard setting
• Basic mechanical knowledge / mechanical aptitude
• Physically capable to undertake the requirements of the role (lifting etc)
• Customer focused attitude with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work and strong work ethic
• Intermediate computer skills including using systems to log machinery in and out.

About United

With 500 employees, 18 branches nationwide, and exclusive dealership rights for the global brands Caterpillar and Konecranes Lift Trucks in Australia, along with a retail partnership with Haulotte, United Forklift and Access Solutions is one of Australia's largest privately owned forklift and access equipment companies.

Awarded the Global Dealer Award in 2025 for both Cat and Konecranes, we're proud to deliver the world's best brands along with an extensive range of support services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.