Workshop Supervisor | Mechanic - Canberra

• $140k + Company Car | Workshop Supervisor Role | HCV Mechanic

• Job Security | Full-time | Permanent Role | Essential Services | Growing Company

• National Family-Owned and Operated Business with over 90 Years-Experience

JJ’s iconic green and gold fleet of trucks are out on the road every day, keeping our communities moving.

Despite this, we are much more than meets the eye, with 23 divisions - spanning research and development, bespoke technology and equipment, maintenance of heavy vehicles, in house advisory, through to oil refining, and converting waste into clean energy, over 140 sites internationally, nearly 3,500 employees, and a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles.

With our people at the heart of the JJ’s, the Company is proud to offer a broad range of career pathways, from Drivers, Mechanics, Engineers, IT, Administration, Safety, Finance, and beyond.

Work with us!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a JJ’s Workshop Supervisor | Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles, you will play an integral role within our workshop team in our Canberra depot.

You will be responsible for conducting and supervising all preventative maintenance and repair activities on heavy rigid vehicles, ensuring our fleet remains safe, reliable and compliant. You will also actively mentor, train and assess apprentices, supporting a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement.

We operate within the essential services industry, offering long-term job stability and reliability to our customers and employees.

ABOUT YOU

• Have demonstrated leadership experience in a workshop environment

• Have a good mechanical aptitude  

• Demonstrate a professional and outcome focus

• Work well individually and as part of a team 

• Want to be part of a culture of learning and continuous improvement

• Be dedicated and reliable; we are an essential services industry 

• Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationships with all stakeholders

• Have trade qualifications as a Truck Mechanic - Heavy Commercial Vehicles

• Demonstrate an exceptional eye for detail

• Complete pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing

• Have a HR and forklift licence (preferred but not essential)

• Be dedicated to achieving high standards of safety compliance and customer service

• Ability to cover morning shifts (breakdowns) and weekends as per roster

BENEFITS

We celebrate our people by providing a safe and professional workplace so you can enjoy what you do every day. 

• Essential services industry – job stability

• Full-time, permanent role Monday to Friday

• $140k (guide) plus Company Ute

• Laundered Uniform and PPE provided

• Onsite parking | Local depot / workshop

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Comprehensive training and support

• Discounted health fund membership

• Fitness Passport eligible company

• Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options

• Exclusive banking partnerships offering financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice

• Cashback at over 100 retailers, including groceries and fuel

• Savings on car servicing, parts, accessories, and new vehicle purchases

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should APPLY NOW

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this could include phone and/or face-to-face interviews, skills-based assessments, pre-employment medicals and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role visit: jjswaste.com.au/careers 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1932, 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.

We’re actively involved in environmental management and training, converting waste into clean energy, diverting food waste from landfill by turning it into compost, and manufacturing customised waste management equipment. We also specialise in asbestos removal, refining and recycling oil, managing and maintaining our fleet in-house, and leveraging our own bespoke technology systems. On top of that, we operate a dedicated scientific and medical distribution division — making us a truly diverse and innovative organisation.

Despite our size, we are still a family run business and along with that comes good old fashion family values, such as honesty, integrity, humility and respect. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, reliability and performance, where every employee is valued and supported to grow, contribute and succeed. We remain focused on the future - investing in our people, service provision, safety, technology and sustainable waste solutions.

No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered!  Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.