Operations Manager

4 weeks ago

Cairns City, Australia JJ's Waste & Recycling Full time
  • Operations Manager Role | Council Contracts | Attractive Remuneration 
  • Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Essential Services | Growing Company
  • National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years-experience

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?

THE ROLE 

As an Operations Manager you will lead our Council Contracts division in Cairns. The main responsibility of this role is to lead our team to effectively manage daily operational goals for our various contracts in the region.

This role calls for a ‘hands-on’ and tenacious leader who is driven to succeed through team engagement and an understanding of principles that underpin excellence in transport operations.

You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshops.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist and lead operations on a day to day basis 
  • Support and mentor a team of drivers
  • Willingness to drive a truck regularly 
  • Establish and manage relationships with customers, team members and stakeholders 
  • Mentor and train your team
  • Coordinate and optimise fleet activities - agile and flexible
  • Comply with laws, regulations and requirements including OH&S with an understanding of return to work processes
  • Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement

ABOUT YOU

  • Have a current HR (Heavy Rigid) License - or willing to get one
  • Able to mentor and advocate for employee engagement
  • Experience in transport, logistics or service industry 
  • Drive and hunger to build a team environment and thriving culture
  • Demonstrated experience in management processes including associated administrative components
  • Well-developed people skills, with solid time management 
  • KPI focused with the ability to perform under pressure
  • Provide up to date driving records at interview stage
  • Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing

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 
  • Uniform and PPE
  • Essential services industry – job stability
  • Full-time, permanent role
  • Attractive remuneration 
  • Company Car & Phone
  • Onsite parking
  • Local depot - Cairns
  • Career development and growth opportunities 
  • Introductory and ongoing training 
  • Health-fund discounts
  • Salary sacrificing and novated leasing 
  • 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: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers 

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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