Yard Person

Posted Monday 10 August 2026 at 2:00 pm Keep Equipment Moving. Work With the Best. Build Something Legendary. With more than 100 years as a Caterpillar Dealer, William Adams has proudly made its mark. Together with Caterpillar, we've been there for customers - selling and servicing the best equipment in the world across construction, mining, agriculture and industry. We're looking for a Yard Person to join our Clayton workshop team. If you're practical, reliable and enjoy working around heavy machinery, this is a great opportunity to join a legendary team and play an important role in getting equipment safely to our customers. ABOUT THE ROLE You'll help keep our yard running smoothly and ensure equipment is ready to go when our customers need it. Your day-to-day will include: Preparing and checking machines before delivery. Loading, unloading and transporting equipment to customer sites. Completing customer handovers and providing basic operating instructions. Checking returned equipment and recording fuel, damage and shortages. Completing delivery and return paperwork. Operating forklifts, earthmoving equipment and other mobile plant. Maintaining a safe, clean and organised yard. ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on person who takes pride in doing a job properly. You're organised, safety-focused and comfortable working independently while being part of a team. You'll also bring: A current motor vehicle licence. Forklift licence and relevant equipment competencies. Good communication and customer service skills. Strong attention to detail and time management. The ability to safely load, unload and operate equipment. A genuine commitment to safety. WHY JOIN US? Working with iconic products is just one part of what makes a career with us rewarding. At William Adams our people, and their safety, genuinely matter. We’re focused on ensuring you have the tools, support, and resources to do your best work every day. We can offer you… A competitive hourly rate (dependent on skill level) + allowances + super Uniforms (laundered) + PPE Tool Loans (interest free) Ongoing training & development Career progression & trade upgrade opportunities Employee Assistance Program Recognition and genuine appreciation through a variety of formal and informal programs Employee Referral Program – refer a mate & receive up to $3000 Relocation Assistance up to $5000 Plus, a range of perks including novated leasing, purchased leave and partner discounts across banking, health insurance, and of course the Cat parts store If you have the drive and ambition to progress, this could be the start of a long-term career at William Adams. Want to know more? Call David in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9566 0691 with any questions. BEFORE YOU APPLY As part of your application, you'll be asked to complete a short online Workplace Safety Assessment (approximately 9 minutes). This assessment provides additional insight into safety-related behaviours and attitudes and forms part of your application. Your application will be considered once both your application and assessment have been submitted.