Sydneywide Hire Group is looking for a practical, organised and hands-on Warehouse & Operations Coordinator to join our growing event hire team.
This is a key role within our business, helping manage the day-to-day flow of equipment through our warehouse while supporting our operations team with job preparation, loading, returns, cleaning, organisation, vehicle movements and general planning.
This role would suit someone who enjoys keeping things clean, ordered and efficient, while also being happy to jump on a forklift, drive a truck, clean equipment, organise stock, help prepare jobs and support the wider team where needed.
This is not just a standard warehouse hand role. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, think ahead, keep standards high and help make sure our team is prepared to deliver events properly.
About Sydneywide Hire Group
Sydneywide Hire Group is a leading event hire and temporary infrastructure company based in Minchinbury, NSW.
We supply and install marquees, flooring, staging, furniture, fencing, toilets, lighting, AV, custom builds and event infrastructure for corporate events, government events, festivals, community events, private functions and major activations across Sydney and NSW.
Our work is fast-paced, varied and hands-on. Every week is different, and the warehouse plays a critical role in making sure our events run smoothly.
About the Role
As our Warehouse & Operations Coordinator, you will help keep the warehouse, vehicles, equipment and job preparation process running smoothly.
You will be involved in receiving returned equipment, checking and cleaning stock, organising warehouse areas, preparing jobs for dispatch, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, operating forklifts, driving company vehicles when required, and supporting the operations team with practical planning and preparation.
The role requires someone who can be trusted to keep things moving, notice what needs doing, and take pride in the condition and organisation of the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
- Managing the day-to-day organisation of warehouse areas
- Preparing, picking and packing equipment for upcoming event jobs
- Checking returned stock after events
- Cleaning, sorting and putting away hire equipment
- Operating forklifts safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Driving company vehicles and trucks when required
- Assisting with delivery and collection of event equipment as needed
- Helping maintain warehouse cleanliness and presentation
- Supporting stock control and equipment tracking
- Identifying damaged, missing or incomplete equipment
- Assisting with basic maintenance, repairs and quality checks
- Helping plan warehouse workflow around upcoming jobs
- Supporting the operations team with logistics and preparation
- Keeping accessways, loading zones and storage areas safe and clear
- Helping improve warehouse systems, layouts and processes
- Leading by example with a tidy, organised and proactive approach
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and organised.
The ideal person will be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and will take pride in keeping the warehouse clean, structured and ready for the next job.
You will need to be someone who can work independently, follow instructions, communicate clearly and also think ahead when things get busy.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, transport, events, construction, equipment hire or a similar hands-on role
- Forklift experience and preferably a current forklift licence
- A current Australian driver’s licence
- Confidence driving vans or small trucks
- MR or HR truck licence highly regarded
- Good physical fitness and ability to lift and move equipment safely
- Strong organisational skills
- A clean, tidy and methodical approach to work
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure during busy event periods
- A practical, problem-solving mindset
- A willingness to help across different areas of the business
- Pride in doing things properly
Highly Regarded Skills
The following would be an advantage, but are not essential:
- Event hire industry experience
- Marquee, staging, flooring or furniture hire experience
- Truck driving experience
- MR or HR licence
- EWP licence
- White Card
- Basic maintenance or handyman skills
- Experience supervising or coordinating warehouse staff
- Experience with stock control systems
- Knowledge of safe manual handling and load restraint
Who This Role Would Suit
This role may suit someone from a background in:
- Event hire
- Warehousing
- Transport and logistics
- Construction
- Equipment rental
- Scaffolding or temporary structures
- Furniture removals
- Manufacturing or factory operations
- Trades assistant work
- Truck driving or delivery operations
You do not need to have worked in events before, but you do need to be practical, reliable and willing to learn.
What We Offer
- A hands-on, varied role in a growing event hire business
- A stable base in Minchinbury with work across Sydney and NSW
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of warehouse systems and standards
- Variety across warehouse, logistics and operations
- Training in event hire equipment and processes
- Opportunity for growth as the business continues to expand
The Right Fit
The right person for this role will be someone who sees the warehouse as the engine room of the business.
You will understand that clean, well-organised equipment and properly prepared jobs make a huge difference to how smoothly events are delivered onsite.
We are looking for someone who notices when something is out of place, takes pride in getting things organised, and is willing to get involved wherever needed.
Location
Sydneywide Hire Group
Minchinbury, NSW 2770
Employment Type
Full-time role available.
Hours may vary depending on event schedules, with some early starts, longer days or weekend work required during busy periods.
How to Apply
Please send through your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, licences and availability.
Applicants with forklift, truck driving, warehouse, event hire or logistics experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
