Labourer | Yard Hand | Facilities Operator

2 weeks ago


Clermont, Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Stable & Essential Industry | Work/Life Balance | Onsite Parking

  • Monday to Friday | Progression | Development | Training | 6am start time

  • National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years-experience

  • Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Growing Company

ABOUT 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 THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Labourer | Yard Hand | Facilities Operator, to provide efficient day-to-day support for our Clermont depot.

We are looking for someone with the ability to learn quickly, demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of administration tasks, and have excellent problem solving and time management skills.

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 pieces of fixed and mobile plant equipment

  • Operation of heavy vehicles

  • 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 and HR licence

  • Current skid steer and/or other mobile plant tickets (preferred but not essential). We will teach you

  • Able to demonstrate self-management and good communication skills

  • General mechanical and repair skills advantageous

  • General knowledge of OH&S hazards and safety procedures

  • Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing

  • Good driving record

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:

  • The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years' experience

  • Work/life balance

  • Essential services industry – job stability

  • Permanent role – Monday to Friday – No Weekend work

  • $36 per hour Super

  • Local depot / workshop - Clermont

  • Onsite Parking

  • 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

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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