Labourer | Yard Hand

• Stable & Essential Industry | Work/Life Balance | Onsite Parking
• Monday to Friday | Progression | Development | Training | Early Starts
• National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years-experience
• Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Growing Company

Everybody knows a JJ's Truck when they see one . . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.

But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300

We do more than collect the bin from your street, we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.

Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . .

With so much opportunity, what is your career path?

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a JJ's Yard Hand / Depot Labourer, you will perform general yard maintenance and cleanliness and carry out non-technical maintenance.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to be responsible for a variety of depot tasks including: complete bin repairs and maintenance, bin preparation, vehicle washing and detailing, heavy vehicle offsider and general labouring duties.

JJ's is an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers. This position is a permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).

The role will involve:

• Perform general housekeeping duties maintaining a high standard of site compliance
• Operation or various fixed and mobile plant equipment
• Maintaining routine work records and inventories
• Carrying out non-technical maintenance tasks internally and externally as required
• Manual handling around the yard and facilities

ABOUT YOU

• Current forklift licence - Essential
• Able to demonstrate self-management and good communication skills
• General mechanical and repair skills advantageous
• General knowledge of WH&S hazards and safety procedures
• Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance
• Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
• Able to provide your traffic history at interview stage

KEY BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

• Essential services industry – job stability
• Permanent role – Monday to Friday | Work/life balance
• $30-33 per hour (depending on experience) + Super
• Local depot / workshop | Onsite Parking - Newcastle
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Introductory and ongoing training
• Health-fund discounts
• Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport
• Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice
• Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)
• Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts
• The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years' experience

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should APPLY NOW

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ's Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia's largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we're passionate about effective waste management.

With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.

No agencies please, we've got this one covered  Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.