Yard & Equipment Manager – Muchea, Western Australia Permanent | Full time Join a global brand Move, Build, Grow your career with Ritchie Bros. 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. As a stable, secure, truly global company that's built on integrity, fairness and plain old hard work, Ritchie Bros. – the world’s largest industrial auctioneer – offers rewarding careers in auction operations, sales, finance, accounting, I.T. and internet services, marketing, HR, customer service and other roles. And we offer great benefits, ongoing training, growth opportunities, a culture built on teamwork, integrity and fun – and the chance to be part of something big. What We Offer and Job Description Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has an immediate opening for an Yard & Equipment Manager at our Muchea Yard. This role is ideal for someone with a hands-on approach, experience leading small teams and demonstrated experience and understating of equipment (preferably heavy equipment). No auction experience is needed to work in this role, and training will be provided. Why you’ll love working with us Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be 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: Comprehensive base salary annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance for the whole family, Income protection & Life insurance Company vehicle & expenses account Employee Share Purchase Plan Gym membership & Tuition reimbursement* Ongoing training, career development and great team environment Be part of an international organisation with opportunities to grow The role The Yard & Equipment Manager is responsible for working closely with the Regional Operations Manager on managing all aspects of the auction yard. This includes occupational and environmental health and safety, yard team management, as well as the general organisation of the yard to ensure the safe and smooth operation in the yard. What you’ll do Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the yard team prioritise workloads to meet operational requirements. Supervise and develop staff to build capability and reach their full potential with respect to job performance and the delivery of exceptional customer service Collaborate with our Midland WA yard team, to provide excellent customer service & alignment on work processes & best practices. Ensure ongoing compliance with all corporate and legislated health and safety and environmental policies, regulations and laws. Schedule casual staff as required to ensure operational needs are met. Ensure equipment is in sale-ready condition and the yard is always kept neat and tidy. Manage the customer experience throughout the Auction site Managing refurbishments, budgets, quality control and suppliers What you bring • Prior experience effectively leading or supervising teams. • Experience with or knowledge of industrial and/or agricultural equipment, trucks and trailers. • Previous cost management experience and business financial knowledge is preferred. • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. • Proficiency using computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel) and digital cameras. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a desk phone). • A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. • Experience working independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. You thrive working as part of a team, and pitch-in wherever needed. • A strong customer service orientation. • Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all. • You like to work hard and still have fun on the job. The job will require you to; • Maintain a valid, clean driver’s license. • Work both indoors and outdoors year-round and climb on and off large equipment and trucks. • Because we are an event-driven company, we'll need you to work overtime, including weekend hours, as needed. • Travel to other auction sites if necessary.
