Site Supervisor

Visy; Narangba; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy Recycling in Narangba, on Brisbane's north side, is seeking a hands-on site supervisor for our small transfer station. The role runs 8am–4pm, five days a week, with some flexibility, and you will lead two loader operators across morning and afternoon shifts to maximise payload and ensure safe site access.

You will oversee daily operations, liaise with the Gibson Island team, maintain cleanliness and safety, and step in when issues arise.

Qualifications

• Proven front-end loader experience.
• Forklift licence (LF) is highly regarded.
• Supervisory or leading hand experience, or solid operator experience and readiness to step up.
• Confidence working autonomously and owning a site day to day.
• A disciplined approach: you don't cut corners and you do the job right, every day.
• Reliability and honesty, including speaking up early when something goes wrong.
• Experience on a waste, recycling, quarry or similar operational site is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and supervise our two loader operators.
• Make sure vehicles enter and exit the site safely.
• Load outbound trucks to maximise payload and get the right tonnage every time.
• Liaise with our Gibson Island team on tonnes on site and loads required each day.
• Keep the site clean, tidy and under control, minimising fire risk through good housekeeping.
• Take charge when issues arise, from loader breakdowns to smoke in a stockpile.
• Keep loaders in top condition through cleaning, operational checks and reporting maintenance needs.
• Uphold Visy's safety, compliance and cleanliness standards, and keep the site presentable for Council visits.
• Jump on the loader to cover a shift when a team member is absent.

Skills

Loader experience

Forklift licence

Supervisory experience

Autonomy

Discipline

Reliability

Waste site experience

Job description

Role Details
Site: A small transfer station where Council trucks drop off material, which we load and send to our Gibson Island facility.
Location: Narangba, on Brisbane's north side.
Hours: 8am–4pm, 5 days per week, with some flexibility.
Team: Lead two loader operators across the morning and afternoon shifts.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily site operations and supervise our two loader operators.
• Make sure vehicles enter and exit the site safely.
• Load outbound trucks to maximise payload and get the right tonnage every time.
• Liaise with our Gibson Island team on tonnes on site and loads required each day.
• Keep the site clean, tidy and under control, minimising fire risk through good housekeeping.
• Take charge when issues arise, from loader breakdowns to smoke in a stockpile.
• Keep loaders in top condition through cleaning, operational checks and reporting maintenance needs.
• Uphold Visy's safety, compliance and cleanliness standards, and keep the site presentable for Council visits.
• Jump on the loader to cover a shift when a team member is absent.

What You Will Bring

• Proven front-end loader experience.
• A forklift licence (LF) is highly regarded.
• Supervisory or leading hand experience, or solid operator experience and readiness to step up.
• Confidence working autonomously and owning a site day to day.
• A disciplined approach: you don't cut corners and you do the job right, every day.
• Reliability and honesty, including speaking up early when something goes wrong.
• Experience on a waste, recycling, quarry or similar operational site is an advantage.

What you'll love when you join us

• Work Close to Home: A north side location that cuts the commute.
• Trust and Autonomy: Run the site day to day with a manager who trusts you to get it done.
• Small Team: Work alongside a tight-knit crew of two operators.

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.

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).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
This role is only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.