Novated Leasing | Salary Sacrificing | Employee Benefits | Retail Cashback
90+ Years of Trusted Experience | Join a Stable and Essential Industry
Ongoing Progression, Training & Development | Full-Time | Permanent Role
$58+ per hour + Super | Great Earning Potential | No FIFO/DIDO | Newcastle Depot
JJ's iconic green and gold fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving.
Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles.
With our people at the heart of the JJ's, the Company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond.
Work with us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As aJJ's Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, you will play an integral role within our workshop team in our Newcastle depot.
You 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.
We also encourage applications from apprentices at all stages of their training.
We're driven by quality workmanship and strong teamwork, are you ready to take the next step?
ABOUT YOU
Have trade qualifications as a Truck Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail and have a good mechanical aptitude
Ability to mentor and coach other mechanics and apprentices
HR licence - ideally




Reliable and punctual - you show up on time, ready to get the job done
Able to follow process and procedures, but flexible and resourceful enough to adapt on the go
Physically capable and enough strength to engage in regular manual handling
Professional and approachable - the friendly face of JJs internally and a team player
Safety-conscious and committed to following all policies and procedures
Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test
PERKS
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 security of an essential services industry
Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay - $*****+ per hour
Plus overtime and BONUS
Uniform and PPE provided
Onsite parking at our local depot
Career development and growth opportunities
Comprehensive training and support
Discounted health fund membership & Fitness Passport
Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
Exclusive banking partnerships offering financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice
Cashback at over 100 retailers, including groceries and fuel
Savings on car servicing, parts, accessories, and new vehicle purchases
NEXT STEPS
Interested applicants shouldAPPLY NOW
Depending on the role,



the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.
To view our other vacancies or more information about the role visit: jjswaste.com.au/careers
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in ****,JJ's Waste & Recyclingis Australia's largest family-owned and operated waste management company.
From our beginnings as a small family business, we've grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
We're actively involved in environmental management and training, converting waste into clean energy, diverting food waste from landfill by turning it into compost, and manufacturing customised waste management equipment.
We also specialise in asbestos removal, refining and recycling oil, managing and maintaining our fleet in-house, and leveraging our own bespoke technology systems.
On top of that, we operate a dedicated scientific and medical distribution division — making us a truly diverse and innovative organisation.
Despite our size, we are still a family run business and along with that comes good old fashion family values, such as honesty, integrity, humility and respect.
Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, reliability and performance, where every employee is valued and supported to grow, contribute and succeed.
We remain focused on the future - investing in our people, service provision, safety, technology and sustainable waste solutions.
No agencies please, we've got this one covered!
Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.

📌 Mechanic - Newcastle
🏢 JJ's Waste & Recycling
📍 Newcastle