
Operations Manager - Cairns
JJ's Waste & Recycling
Posted 3 days ago
Operations Manager; be integral in directing the daily operations of a customer service focused essential services provider. Have a KPI focus delivering efficient operations with the ability to perform under pressure whilst maintaining high standards of safety compliance.
Operations Manager | Monday to Friday | Full Time | Permanent Role
$120k + Super | Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
Job Security | Development & Career Growth Opportunity | Employee Benefits
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
As a JJ’s Operations Manager, you will play an integral leadership role within our team of collection drivers in the Cairns depot.
This is an opportunity to apply your skills to effect positive change whilst earning a competitive salary. You must be customer focused ensuring the delivery of services as scheduled and on time.
We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
ABOUT YOU
Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration
HR license, with driving experience advantageous
Proven experience in transport, logistics or service industry
Proven leadership experience, you are a people leader by nature, and enjoy interacting with your team
Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service
KPI focused delivering efficient operations with the ability to perform under pressure
Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry
Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical
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:
Genuine Career Development Opportunity!
Essential services industry – job stability
Full-time, permanent role
Attractive remuneration
Onsite parking - Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
Local depot / workshop - Cairns
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
The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience
Uniform and PPE
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.
About JJ's Waste & Recycling
You’ve probably seen our fleet of vehicles, with their recognisable green and gold swoosh, driving along your street. But we’re more than the friendly drivers lifting bins.
We’re innovators; ensuring total waste management solutions are meeting the demands of government, business and the community in our ever-changing world.
As an organisation we are big on being humble, down-to-earth and in service to our communities. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve established, having achieved it through always prioritising integrity, solid relationships and old-fashioned service.
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