Assistant Yard Manager
- Company: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers
- Location: Spring Farm, Spring Farm, New South Wales, Australia
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-26
JOB DESCRIPTION
* The major responsibility of the Assistant Yard Managers is to assist the Yard Manager in ensuring that the main auction site and off-site locations run smoothly and safely.
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 Ritchie Brothers 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
* 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.
* Previous cost management experience, and a background in business fundamentals and business financial knowledge is preferred.
* 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.
* Top-notch written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a computer).
* Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment