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 Chance We’re looking for an experienced

Operations Supervisor

to lead the safe and efficient 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 strong 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.

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