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Mechanic | Fleet Mechanic - Hobart

JJ's Waste & Recycling
Hobart, TAS
A$45 p/h + per hour + Super + Company Vehicle
Trades & Services → Automotive Trades
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


$45+ per hour | Company Vehicle | Australian-Owned & Operated Company

Modern & Safe Fleet | Great Work/Life Balance | Excellent Employee Benefits

Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Essential Services | Work / Life Balance

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 a Trade Qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Hobart. With great facilities, this role offers great work/life balance and career progression.

All levels of experience encouraged to apply!

The role reports to the Operations Manager and you will be required to perform and coordinate mechanical repairs, diagnostics and servicing of heavy vehicles, and static equipment.

Ensuring the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with Company Fleet Management Standards, with an emphasis on safety

Compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management System

Maintaining contact with regional and national fleet management and interaction with suppliers and contractors

ABOUT YOU

Have trade qualifications as a Truck Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail

Complete pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing

Have a HR and forklift licence (preferred)

Have a good mechanical aptitude

Demonstrate a professional and outcome focus

Work well individually and as part of a team

Want to be part of a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry

Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationships with all stakeholders

Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service

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

Full-time, permanent role

$45+ per hour plus super

Supply of Uniforms and PPE

Onsite parking | Local depot - Hobart

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

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

Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
1001-5000 employees

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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