Ongoing Progression, Training & Development | Full-Time | Permanent role

Proudly Family-Owned | Operated Across Australia and Internationally

90+ Years of Trusted Experience | Join a Stable and Essential Industry

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

Join JJ’sas a Labourer / Yard Hand based out of our Wangaratta depot.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will require you to be responsible for a variety of depot tasks including: completing bin repairs and maintenance, bin preparation, vehicle washing and detailing, machine operation and general labouring duties.

As we are an essential service provider, you will benefit from a stable and permanent role, regular hours with the opportunity for overtime.

THE role will involve:

Perform general housekeeping duties maintaining a high standard of site compliance

Operation of various fixed & mobile plant equipment & excavator

Maintaining routine work records and inventories

Carrying out non-technical maintenance tasks internally and externally as required

Manual handling around the yard and facilities





Relief driving work in Shepparton & Wangaratta (covering annual leave; 4am start times)

ABOUT YOU

Current forklift licence & HR licence - Essential (HC ideal)

Excavator operator experience

Able to demonstrate self-management and good communication skills

Reliable and punctual - you show up on time, ready to get the job done

An early riser – with shifts commencing around 6.30am

Physically capable and enough strength to engage in regular manual handling, including loading and unloading bins

Professional and approachable - the friendly face of JJs to our customers 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

Able to provide a 5-year traffic history at the interview

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 security of an essential services industry

Full-time, permanent role with attractive pay - $38.90 per hour + Super

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 eligible company

Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options

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

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling is 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 cutting-edge 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.

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📌 Labourer / Yard Hand - Wangaratta
🏢 JJ's Waste & Recycling
📍 Wangaratta