We’re urgently looking for a hands-on Leading Hand who can run a small team and keep the work moving on a busy industrial site in the Ripley area.

This is a long term role with an industry-leading waste management and recycling operation. You’ll oversee a small crew handling product shredding and destruction, while also jumping on the gear yourself when needed.

Day to Day you will:
Direct a small team receiving pallets of goods by forklift
Separate packaging and products
Operate industrial shredders
Use loaders and skid steers to collect reclaimable material
Load and drive HR trucks to reclamation facilities

THE PACKAGE
$45.45 per hour + Penalty Rates !
Reliable Monday–Friday day shifts: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Occasional overtime available
Direct support and guidance from the Facility Manager

​ WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING




Proven experience leading a team in an industrial setting
Current Forklift licence and solid experience on Counterbalance forklifts (unloading trucks)
HR truck licence with some skilled experience driving a HR Truck
Front End Loader or Skid Steer RIIMP tickets are highly regarded but not essential
Reliable own transport (site is not public-transport friendly)
Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug screen

This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who is comfortable both directing a small crew and getting hands on and leading from the front themselves. If you’ve got the licences, the leadership experience and want stable day shifts with robust pay and a clear permanent package, APPLY TODAY!

📌 Leading Hand Recycling Operator Ripley $45 45/hr + Penalties! (Australia)
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