Our client is a well-established organisation within the building and infrastructure sector, operating a high-volume warehouse and distribution facility in Derrimut. They are seeking an experienced Warehouse Leading Hand to support the Branch Supervisor and provide hands-on leadership across daily warehouse operations.

This is a full-time, permanent role suited to a proactive leader who enjoys being on the floor, driving performance, and maintaining high safety and service standards.

The Role

Reporting directly to theBranch Supervisor, you will take a hands-on leadership role within thewarehouse, overseeing storepersons while remaining actively involved in daily operations.

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Key responsibilities include:

·      Leading and coordinating storepersons to ensure safe, accurate and timely picking, packing and dispatch

·      Supporting goods receipting, unloading and quality checking of incoming stock

·      Creating picking slips, delivery dockets and dispatch documentation

·      Overseeing and executing scheduled cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory

·      Monitoring picking accuracy,DIFOT targets and customer service performance

·      Operating a forklift safely as required

·      Supporting transport booking, scheduling and freight coordination (local and interstate)

·      Managing day-to-day warehouse workflows to minimise delays and disruptions

·      Identifying operational issues and proactively developing solutions with the Branch Supervisor

·      Reporting damaged stock, discrepancies, NCRs and DIFOT failures

·      Supporting inductions for new employees, labour hire personnel and contractors

·      Conducting toolbox talks and ensuring WHS compliance at all times

·      Implementing 5S practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

·      Identifying and reporting maintenance and forklift requirements

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About You

You will be an experienced warehouse professional who combines leadership capability with a stronghands-on approach.

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You will bring:

·      Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar warehouse, transport or distribution role

·      Proven ability to lead and coordinate warehouse teams

·      Strong understanding of inventory management and dispatch operations

·      High-level commitment to safety, quality and compliance

·      Strong computer skills and confidence using warehouse systems

·      Excellent organisation, time management and problem-solving skills

·      Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal)

·      Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

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Qualifications &experience (highly regarded):

·      Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or higher

·      Building, construction or industrial industry background

·      Trade or relevant tertiary qualifications

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What’s on Offer

·      Full-time, permanent employment

·      Leadership role with genuine responsibility and influence

·      Hands-on position within a structured, safety-focused environment

·      Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site performance

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If you are a motivated Warehouse Leading Hand looking for a stable, long-term role where you can lead from the front and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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👉 Apply now or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.

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