About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

Join our dynamic team at Select Plant Australia! We are currently looking for a meticulous and proactive Storeperson to manage our inventory and support our workshop and site operations.

This full-time role will be located at our modern Select Plant Hire depot in Malaga, under the support of a collaborative and inclusive team. It will be primarily computer-based work, whilst maintaining the close connection to an active workshop environment. This role would best suit someone with strong digital and organizational skills with a knack for problem-solving and efficiency. 

If successful, you will be responsible for efficiently coordinating the materials inventory & data input for the workshop, and liaising with suppliers and site personnel regarding deliveries, discrepancies, or lead times. This role encompasses maintaining stock accuracy, operating light access machinery, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.  

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the dispatch and receipt of materials, ensuring accurate stock maintenance.
• Use inventory management software to track and manage inventory and complete paperwork with precision.
• Inspect incoming goods for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel, plant and procurement team, regarding goods and materials requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, tools, and machinery relevant to the workshop.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the workshop.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing duties within assigned and lower groups, ensuring compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
• Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance operations.

About you

Essential:

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Proficiency in inventory management software and computer competency.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, quality control and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in stores, materials coordination and stock maintenance within the construction, logistics or mechanical industries.
• Demonstrated understanding of the various equipment, machinery and tools within the construction industry.
• current Forklift ticket and operation proficiency.

Highly Regarded but not essential:

• Mechanical knowledge or experience in logistics would be beneficial.
• Higher class of driver’s licence (HR)
• Additional plant or high-risk tickets (rigging, dogging, telehandler, crane)
• Certificates in Warehousing, Supply Chain and/or logistics

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.