Operations Supervisor

JJ's Waste & Recycling is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Cairns, QLD, Australia. The role involves leading a team of waste collection professionals, managing daily operations, and mentoring drivers. Key responsibilities include overseeing operations, driving, ensuring compliance, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a HR license, experience in transport/logistics, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive remuneration, career development, and stability in the essential services industry.
• Work/Life Balance | Modern & Well-Maintained Fleet | Mentor & Develop the Team
• Attractive Remuneration | Training & Professional Development | Cairns
• Novated Leasing | Salary Sacrificing | Employee Benefits | Retail Discounts

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

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, people-oriented and can-do attitude Operations Supervisor / Team Leader, based at our Cairns Depot, to lead our team of waste collection professionals and effectively manage daily operational goals.

You are responsible for the early morning management of the driver team and attending to any unplanned absences, breakdowns and resourcing as-needed.

The role is a mix of hands-on and office-based with consistent engagement of our driving teams to achieve the desired outcomes on safety, productivity, process, compliance mentoring and training.

You will be working with a safe, modern and reliable fleet, serviced and maintained in our on-site workshop.

We are an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist daily with operations start of day commencement
• Regular driving – Side-Lift / Front Lift / Rear Load etc
• Be a mentor, help with training of our driver team.
• Comply with laws, regulations and requirements including OH&S
• Achieve and uphold a high level of customer service within the business
• Establish and manage relations with customers, team members and suppliers
• Strive for improvement in Operations whilst upholding a high level of safety at all times

ABOUT YOU
• HR license & driving experience = essential
• Experience in transport, logistics or service industry
• Existing experience in side life, front lift, rear lift, hook lift and/or liquid tanker operations - highly regarded
• Waste industry driving experience - preferred
• Experience with working in a team environment, effective communication skills
• You are results orientated
• Motivate staff effectively and consistently – maintain positive work culture
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Able to successfully satisfy a pre-employment medical / drug and alcohol screen

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
• Essential services industry – job stability
• Full-time, permanent role
• Attractive remuneration
• Onsite parking
• Local depot / workshop
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Introductory and ongoing training
• Health-fund discounts
• 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

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.