
Labourer / Yard Hand - Mt Isa
JJ's Waste & Recycling
Posted 18 days ago
Looking for a CAREER . . . Mt Isa - No Experience Needed!
National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years-experience
Career Progression | Development | Training | Uniform & PPE
Stable Industry | Monday to Friday | Family Friendly Working Hours
Job Security | Full-time | Permanent| Essential Services | Growing Company
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 THIS ROLE
As a JJ’s Yard Hand / Depot Labourer / Plant Operator, you will perform general yard maintenance and cleanliness and carry out non-technical maintenance.
On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to be responsible for a variety of depot tasks including: tank farm operations, complete bin repairs and maintenance, bin preparation, vehicle washing and detailing, and general labouring duties.
We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
You will enjoy family friendly hours – no more long haul, DIDO or FIFO, as well as great pay rates - particularly for those interested in overtime or additional work on weekends! Role due to an internal promotion.
ABOUT YOU:
No Industry Experience Required
Manual car licence (essential)
Forklift licence (essential)
MR truck licence (ideal)
Show interest and enthusiasm in a long-term career at JJ’s
Be reliable; we are an essential service industry
Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance
Be subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing
Able to provide your last 5 years’ traffic history at interview stage
Well-developed people and relationship skills
As you learn and develop in this role, there will be opportunity to upskill and work in different roles within the business.
We will train you!
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; early start, early finish
Essential services industry – job stability
Full-time, permanent role | Uniform and PPE
Above award hourly pay rate | Overtime available
Onsite parking | Local depot / workshop - Mt Isa
Career development and growth opportunities
Introductory and ongoing training
Health-fund discounts
Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport
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
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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