Labourer / Yard Hand - Laverton North

• Stable Industry | Monday to Friday | Local Depot | Work With Us! 
• Job Security | Full-time | Permanent| Essential Services | Growing Company
• Progression | Development | Training | Onsite Parking | Uniform & PPE

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, you will perform general yard maintenance and cleanliness, and carry out non-technical maintenance in our Laverton North depot.  

NEW ROLE due to business growth in the area!

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to operate a forklift (and other heavy machinery), complete bin repairs and maintenance, processing of prescribed industrial waste, 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!  Early starts (between 6am-8am) and early finishes. 

ABOUT YOU:

• MR or HR licence & manual car licence (essential)
• Forklift ticket (advantageous) 
• No Industry Experience Required
• Show interest and enthusiasm in a long-term career at JJ’s
• Be reliable; we are an essential service industry 
• Commit to JJ’s Waste values and be willing to embrace workplace diversity
• 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

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
• Work/life balance; early start, early finish
• Essential services industry – job stability
• Full-time, permanent role
• Great hourly pay rate
• Overtime available
• 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.