Work/Life Balance | Modern & Well-Maintained Fleet | Mentor & Develop the Team

Attractive Remuneration | Training & Professional Development | Cairns Based

Novated Leasing | Salary Sacrificing | Employee Benefits | Retail Discounts

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!

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

We are seeking an Operations Supervisor / Team Leader, based at our Sunshine Coast Depot (Sippy Downs), to lead our team of waste collection professionals and effectively manage daily operational goals.

The role is a mix of hands-on and office-based with consistent engagement and communication with our driving teams to achieve the desired outcomes on safety, productivity, process, compliance mentoring and training.

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

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage a team of approx. 25+ employees, including training, mentoring and performance evaluation.

Implement and enforce operational policies and procedures

Monitor and optimise production processes to improve efficiency

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards and reporting.

Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions

Establish and manage relations with customers, team members and suppliers

ABOUT YOU

Proven experience in an operations or supervisory role.

Strong leadership and team management skills

HR license (or willingness to obtain)

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite

Self-directed, and accountable with outstanding critical thinking

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical / drug and alcohol screen

Can provide Driving History of last 10 years

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

Onsite parking

Local depot / workshop

Career development and growth opportunities

Introductory and ongoing training

Health-fund discounts

Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport

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.