Address- Excellent Earning Potential | 5 Day Week | Leadership Role
- Local Workshop / Facilities | Modern & Safe Fleet
- Stable & Essential Industry | Work/Life Balance | Onsite Parking
- Job Security | Full-time | Permanent Role | 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 Workshop Manager / HV Mechanic, you will play an integral role within our workshop team across our depot locations in Canberra.
You will report to the Regional Manager and will be conducting all facets of preventative maintenance and repair of heavy rigid vehicles including brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulics, and fabrication.
We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
New Role due to continued growth in the region - new contract in 2025!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a culture of safety first
- Lead a diverse team; including mechanics, apprentices and sub-contractors
- Motivate and continually developing your team, including hands on practical involvement in the day-to-day workshop operations
- Ensure the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with JJ’s Waste Fleet Management Standards with an emphasis on safety
- Comply with the Company’s processes, policies and procedures
- Maintain contact with regional and national fleet management and interaction with suppliers and contractors
- Manage the service delivery and meet the individual contracts requirements
- Work closely with the Managers/Leadership to improve performance and continually increase fleet productivity
- Develop effective working relationships with drivers
ABOUT YOU
- Have trade qualifications as a Truck Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles
- Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail
- Have a HR Licence
- 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
- Complete pre-employment medical and 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
- Work/life balance; Monday to Friday role
- Essential services industry – job stability
- Full-time, permanent role
- Awesome and stable workshop team - mix of qualified mechanics and apprentices
- Excellent salary
- Company vehicle & phone
- Supply, laundry and maintenance of Uniforms and PPE
- Onsite parking
- Local depot / workshop
- 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.
