Forklift Driver / Storeperson – 2IC (Engineering Workshop)
? Full-Time | Structural Steel & Fabrication
We’re seeking an experienced Forklift Driver / Storeperson to join our busy structural steel workshop. This role acts as Second-in-Charge (2IC) to the Operations/Warehouse Manager, ensuring yard and dispatch operations run safely and efficiently.
A current forklift licence is required for this role.


Key Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts safely in a steel yard/workshop
  • Load/unload long, heavy steel and fabricated components
  • Coordinate site dispatch, including over-dimensional loads
  • Maintain yard organisation and traffic flow
  • Ensure load restraint and transport compliance
  • Step up as 2IC and lead toolbox talks when required

What You Bring

  • Valid forklift licence (essential)
  • Proven experience in structural steel, fabrication, mining, or heavy transport
  • Confidence handling long, awkward loads in high-risk environments
  • Strong safety awareness (SWMS, load restraint, incident reporting)
  • Ability to coordinate lifts, truck movements, and urgent material flow
  • Calm, practical leadership with a hands-on attitude

Why you will love it

  • 4-day work week, Monday to Thursday | 6:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Casual hourly rate $35 + Super
  • Immediate start with long-term stability
  • Temp-to-permanent role for the right candidate

If you’re ready to take ownership in a fast-paced engineering workshop, we want to hear from you.

Job Information

Job Reference: BBBH607
Salary: Up to AU$35 per hour + Super
Salary From: £35
Salary To: £35
Job Industries: Manufacturing and Production
Job Locations: Penrith, Sydney, Australia
Job Types: Temp to Perm
Job Skills: Dispatch Coordinator, Forklift driver, forklift Licence, Load Restraint, Logistics, Materials Handling, Over Dimensional Loads, Steel Fabrication, Storeperson, Structural steel, Transport Compliance, Warehouse Operations, Workshop Op, Yard Supervisor

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