Whether you're running a workshop now or managing maintenance in a fleet department, this is your chance to take the keys to JJ's heavy vehicle workshop in Wagga Wagga. You'll lead the team, set the standard for safety and compliance, and still get on the tools when it counts.
Not local?
We'll help you relocate to Wagga Wagga, and there's real room to grow your career with us.
Why Join Us?
At JJ's Waste & Recycling, you'll join an Australian-owned company that's been keeping communities clean and running for generations. Our trucks are a familiar sight across the country, delivering an essential service people rely on every day.
When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
Relocation support
to help you and your family settle into Wagga Wagga.
Career progression
across 17 divisions and more than 2,700 people, so there's room to grow.
A 10am start
, Monday to Friday, finishing at 6pm.
Your own workshop
and a diverse in-house fleet of front lift, rear lift, hook lift, crane and liquid waste trucks.
Job security
in an essential services industry.
A company that puts safety first and values its people.
Ready to learn more about life as part of JJ's Leadership team?
View the video below.
Wagga Wagga is one of regional Australia's largest inland cities, on the Murrumbidgee River in the heart of the Riverina. It sits roughly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and less than 160km from Canberra, so you get shorter commutes and more space without losing touch with the big cities.
About the Role
Qualifications: Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Workdays: Monday to Friday | 10am to 6pm
Salary: Exceptional salary on offer, negotiable based on experience
Company car and phone supplied
What You'll Do
As
Workshop Manager
, you'll own the Wagga Wagga workshop. You'll lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, keep the fleet safe, compliant and on the road, and manage workflow, resources and customer expectations.




Heavy vehicle compliance is the big focus. You'll own the workshop's maintenance systems and records, making sure every job is properly diagnosed, repaired to manufacturer specifications, tested, signed off and documented, so the fleet is audit-ready at all times.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading a safety-first culture
Leading, mentoring and supporting workshop staff, and promptly addressing any concerns
Managing daily workshop operations to keep scheduling productive and productivity high
Ensuring the fleet is maintained to, and in compliance with, JJ's Waste Fleet Management Standards and heavy vehicle regulations
Owning the workshop's maintenance compliance systems, including daily checks, fault reporting and repair, scheduled servicing and accurate records
Ensuring all safety-critical work, such as brakes and steering, is completed to manufacturer specifications, tested and signed off before vehicles return to service
Preparing for and supporting workshop audits, and driving corrective actions to close out any findings
Managing service delivery to meet individual contract requirements
Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the driving team
What You'll Bring
You might be a Workshop Manager or Supervisor ready for your next challenge, or a leader in a fleet maintenance department who wants to run their own workshop. You'll also have:
A relevant trade qualification (Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle)
Experience running or supervising a heavy vehicle, truck, diesel or fleet workshop




Strong working knowledge of heavy vehicle compliance and roadworthiness standards (e.g. NHVR requirements, NHVAS Maintenance Management and the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual)
Experience keeping workshop documentation, such as job cards, service records and fault registers, and preparing for audits
A genuine, honest and adaptable leadership style, with strong problem-solving and people skills
A commitment to safety, quality and customer service
Positive mechanical aptitude and an exceptional eye for detail
Knowledge of hydraulics and waste compaction equipment (advantageous)
HR licence (preferred, but not essential)
What You'll Need
Undertake and satisfy a company pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening
Australian working rights
What We Offer
We appreciate there is more to life than work, and so we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; along with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:
An exceptional salary, negotiable based on experience, plus super, company car and phone
Career development and progression opportunities across the business
The security of an essential services industry
Health funds and car related discounts
Novated leasing options
Banking partnerships - including financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice
Life at JJs
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.
But JJ's is more than bin collection - we are one company with 17 divisions, employing more than 2,700 people and together we exist to continuously improve waste management and the impact that waste has on the community and environment. To find out more about JJ's, visit our website.

📌 Workshop Manager - Wagga Wagga
🏢 JJ's Waste & Recycling
📍 Wagga Wagga