Workshop Manager - Moranbah

JJ's Waste & Recycling; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone supplied

Novated leasing options

Health funds

Job summary

JJ’s Waste & Recycling, an Australian-owned company, seeks a Workshop Supervisor/Manager to relocate to Moranbah and lead our workshop while staying hands-on on the tools. You will manage a small team, schedule work, and ensure safety and compliance across the fleet.

The role offers a company car, phone, and varied benefits within a supportive, family-owned business with a long history of service.

Qualifications

• Lead a workshop team and manage daily operations in a hands-on role.
• Ensure safety, quality and timely service for heavy vehicles.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor workshop staff and apprentices.
• Oversee scheduling, workflow and vehicle maintenance to high standards.
• Maintain fleet equipment in compliance with company standards and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Workshop supervision

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Education

Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle

Tools

Hydraulics knowledge

Fleet management software

Job description

National Family-Owned & Operated Business with Over 90 Years of Experience

Job Security in an Essential Services Industry | Local Workshop/Facilities

Attractive Salary + Super + Company Car

We’re looking for a practical, hands-on Workshop Supervisor/Manager to relocate to Moranbah and lead our workshop operations while remaining actively involved on the tools.

Why Join Us?

At JJ's Waste & Recycling, you'll join an Australian-owned company that's been keeping communities clean and running for generations. Our trucks are a familiar sight across the country, delivering an essential service people rely on every day.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

Job security in an essential services industry.

Work/life balance

Maintaining a diverse in-house fleet with organised workflows and efficient job management.

Variety of work managing the operations of our small depot while working alongside the team.

The opportunity to work for a company that puts safety first and values its people.

Ready to learn more about life as part of the JJ’s team? View the video below.

About the Role

Qualifications: Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Workdays: Monday to Friday, afternoon shifts (Workshop hours are 10-8pm)

Company Car and Phone supplied

What You’ll Do

As a Workshop Supervisor/Manageryou will play an integral role within our workshop.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the workshop ensuring all vehicles and equipment under your control are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead a small team of mechanics and apprentices, while managing workflow, resources and customer expectations.

We run a small local operation, so this is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting to take that leap into a leadership position while remaining hands on, or for an experienced leader who wants to get out of the office and spend more time alongside the team on the workshop floor.

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining a culture of safety first

Leading, mentoring and supporting workshop staff, including promptly addressing any concerns as required.

Managing the daily operations of the workshop to ensure efficient scheduling and productivity.

Ensuring the fleet is maintained to and in compliance with JJ’s Waste Fleet Management Standards with an emphasis on safety.

Managing the service delivery and meet the induvial contract requirements

Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the driving team.

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a genuine, honest and adaptable leader with strong problem-solving and people management skills. You will be committed to delivering exceptional customer service, working collaboratively and achieving results in a fast-paced environment while meeting the operational requirements of the role.

Hold a relevant trade qualification (Truck Mechanic – Heavy Commercial Vehicle)

Committed to upholding workplace health and safety, quality and customer service outcomes.

Lead a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Have good mechanical aptitude and an exceptional eye for detail.

Previous demonstrated experience in heavy vehicle/truck or diesel industry.

Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry with our communities counting on us.

Knowledge of hydraulic operation as well as waste compaction equipment is advantageous.

HR/HC/MC Licence (preferred, but not essential)

What You’ll Need

Undertake and satisfy a company pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening

What We Offer

We appreciate there is more to life than work, and so we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; along with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

The security of an essential services industry

Career development and growth opportunities

Health funds and car related discounts

Novated leasing options

Banking partnerships - including financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for a stable job with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Life at JJs

JJ’s Waste & Recycling

is Australia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

But JJ’s is more than bin collection - we are one company with 17 divisions, employing more than 2,700 people and together we exist to continuously improve waste management and the impact that waste has on the community and environment. To find out more about JJ’s, visit our website.