Hire Controller / Yardperson

Height 4 Hire

Hire Controller / Yardperson

About the business and the role.

At Height 4 Hire, we are proudly Queensland's largest privately owned and operated supplier of access hire equipment. Based in Brisbane (Richlands and Northgate) and North Queensland (Townsville and Cairns), we specialise in Boom, Scissor Lift and Forklift hire. To add to the service of Height 4 Hire, we maintain, service and repair our fleet of access equipment.

For more information on Height 4 Hire, please visit our website: www.height4hire.com.au

Due to significant growth in the Business, we are currently seeking a hardworking Hire Controller / Yardperson to join our Cairns team and deliver professional and reliable service for our customers. The nature of the hire industry requires people who can adapt quickly, think on their feet and help solve daily logistical challenges.

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate, arrange & monitor incoming and outgoing equipment ensuring customer requirements are met

• Data entry of hire contracts & service jobs

• Raising purchase orders and receipting of stock as required

• Invoicing and finalisation of hire contracts

• Office Support to the sales team

• Checking stock availability & liaising with the workshop

• Safely and efficiently operate, clean and wash access equipment and ensure the yard and machines are operating as safely and efficiently as possible.

• Ensure all machines that are booked for hire are operationally checked and placed in the required area for pick up during, and at the end of each working day.

• Assist customers with all manner of enquiry – including loading and unloading machines, trailers and trailer mounted booms.

• Complete daily equipment Stocktake and update the Register as required.

• Work closely with our Service Team and assist with machine hire preparation and repairs as required.

• Take responsibility for the cleanliness and operation of the yard.

• Identify and report any issues with machines and other equipment.

• Support truck drivers with the delivery and pick up of booms and scissor lifts when required.

• Work safely within company and statutory Workplace Health & Safety requirements, policies and procedures, including various site safety requirements.

• Other duties as required to foster a team environment.

Skills and experience

• Excellent Phone manners / Good communication
• Attention to detail / Data entry accuracy
• Ability to build customer relationships & maintain these relationships
• Maintain a Class C Driver's License
• A clear and organised mind and able to logically problem solve.
• Experience operating various types of access equipment in a safe and acceptable manner (training and licencing will be provided to assist with this skill).
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible with start and finish times.
• Mechanical aptitude desirable.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Physically fit as from time to time some heavy manual handling may be required.
• High Risk License (Forklift & EWP) an advantage

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, be reliable and participate in a small team environment.

Juniors are encouraged to apply as this is a great opportunity to start and develop their career in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration package is negotiable to the successful applicant.

Employment is permanent after a successful probation period.

A medical including a drug test will be completed before confirmation of employment.

Only preferred candidates will be contacted.

If you meet the criteria please forward your resume to:

[email protected] no later than Thursday 31st October 2026.