Armidale & Surrounds | Leadership Role | Company Vehicle | Genuine Career Growth

About Us

JR Richards & Sons is a proudly Australian, family-owned resource recovery company with a long history of serving more than 30 local Councils across NSW and northern Victoria. With over 600 employees and a fleet of 350+ heavy vehicles, we’re industry leaders in sustainable waste collection, recycling, and organics recovery diverting more than 100,000 tonnes from landfill each year.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value safety, innovation, teamwork and a down to earth, high-performance culture where everyone is supported to do their best work.

We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead the protected and productive delivery of domestic and commercial waste services across the Armidale & Surrounds region.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee day to day operations, support your drivers, build strong relationships with Councils and customers, and ensure safety and compliance standards are consistently upheld.

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence outcomes, lead a great team, and be part of a stable and growing business - this is it.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency and high-quality service delivery
- Ensure compliance with NHVR, WHS and all regulatory requirements
- Oversee payroll, run sheets, DVRs and incident reporting
- Monitor fleet utilisation and support continuous improvement




- Build strong communication between management, drivers and stakeholders
- Engage with Councils and customers to maintain robust service relationships
- Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions
- Provide clear direction and guidance to the operational team
- Manage training, performance, and qualifications for the driver workforce
- Champion a positive, safe and collaborative workplace culture

What You Bring

- Experience in operations or a similar blue-collar environment
- Class HR driver's licence
- Strong communication, leadership and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Understanding of WHS and NHVR obligations
- Problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in waste management or contract management (desirable)
- A genuine commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Attractive salary package + maintained company vehicle
- Mentoring and development from highly experienced industry leaders
- Access to Fitness Passport to support your physical wellbeing
- Access to Intellect - Wellbeing platform for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing benefits through partnerships with three major banks
- Access to NIB - exclusive health cover benefits
- A safe, inclusive, and professional working environment

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a proactive leader who thrives in operations and takes pride in delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Operations Supervisor (Armidale)
🏢 JR Richards & Sons
📍 Armidale