Labourer / Yard Hand - Largs North

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time $27,000 - $33,000 per year
  • Job Security | Full-time | Permanent| Essential Services | Growing Company
  • Progression | Development | Training | Onsite Parking | Uniform & PPE
  • Stable Industry | Monday to Friday | Local Depot | Work With Us

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 THIS ROLE

As a JJ's Yard Hand / Depot Labourer, you will perform general yard maintenance and carry out non-technical maintenance in our Largs North depot (Adelaide).

This role also incorporates the operation of the Filter Press.

Excellent work/life balance

DUTIES:

  • Operating the Filter Press daily
  • Sorting waste streams for processing
  • Fixed plant operation as required - filter press / pump station / loading and unloading with forklift
  • Labouring as an 'offsider' in a truck
  • Maintaining general yard cleanliness
  • Maintaining routine work records and inventories
  • Carrying out non-technical maintenance tasks as required
  • Manual handling around the yard
  • Bins maintenance and stock control
  • General house keeping and yard duties as required
  • Maintaining routine work records and inventories

ABOUT YOU:

  • Current Forklift Licence - essential
  • Show interest and enthusiasm in a long-term career at JJ's
  • Reliable; we are an essential service industry
  • Current HR licence - preferred
  • Subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
  • Able to provide your last 5 years' traffic history at interview stage
  • Well-developed people and relationship skills

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:

  • Work/life balance; early start, early finish
  • Essential services industry – job stability
  • Full-time, permanent role | Uniform and PPE
  • Great hourly pay rate - $27-$33 (depending on experience)
  • Overtime available | Onsite parking
  • Local depot / workshop - Largs North
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Introductory and ongoing training
  • Health-fund discounts
  • Salary sacrificing and novated leasing (including tools-of-the-trade)
  • 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.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: 

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.

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