Recycling Drivers

Visy Group; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Modern Fleet

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Visy Group in Brisbane is seeking a professional Heavy Rigid waste collection driver to join our Visy Recycling team. You will operate in the Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast network from the Wacol Depot, starting early shifts and maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires a valid HR licence with at least two years Australian driving experience, a clean demerit history, and a commitment to teamwork, safety, and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid HR licence with at least 2 years of Australian driving experience.
• Provide a full 5-year demerit point history report.
• Excellent communication, time management, safety and teamwork.
• Strong knowledge of road, fatigue and load restraint laws.
• Pride in presentation and maintenance of trucks and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy rigid waste collection vehicles across Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast networks.
• Carry out pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and compliance.
• Ensure timely collections and delivery, following schedules.
• Complete in-cab electronic reporting and required documentation.
• Adhere to policies and transport regulations including Fatigue Management.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Road law knowledge

Education

HR Licence

Job description

Role Details

Routes: Collecting from our Customer network delivering to Visy sites in Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Locations: Based out of Wacol Depot.

Hours: AM 3am-5 start 10-12hour shifts 5 days per week (optional Saturday work)

What you'll do

• Operating Heavy Rigid waste collection vehicles performing collections of Recyclable materials from our network of Customers, throughout Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and compliant.
• Ensure timely and efficient collections and delivery of materials, maintaining adherence to schedules.
• Accurately complete in-cab electronic reporting systems and other required documentation.
• Comply with all company/site policies and state and national transport regulations, including Fatigue Management and Chain of Responsibility laws.

What you Will Bring

• A valid HR Licence with minimum of 2 years’ recent Australian driving experience.
• Provide a full 5-year demerit point history report.
• Excellent communication, time management skills and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• A comprehensive understanding of road, fatigue, and load restraint laws.
• Pride in the presentation and maintenance of trucks and equipment.

What you’ll love when you join us

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent schedule that allows you to balance work with your personal life.
• Modern Fleet: Drive well-maintained, state-of-the-art, safety-first vehicles equipped with the latest technology.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.

About Visy Recycling

Our commitment to recycling has driven us to close the loop for packaging. We go beyond collecting and sorting recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals by locally remanufacturing them into new, sustainable packaging. By making new products from old, we’re keeping these materials at their highest and most effective use.

With Visy you're NOT just a collections driver. You are part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your career can grow.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) and a Driver Assessment.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.