Description:
Vacancy no: 518673Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Ryde NSW Australia
Categories: Drivers & Operators
Who we are
Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 7,500 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.
Why Cleanaway:
- Full time, permanent position
- Day shift – Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
- Great team environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Scope for growth within the business
- Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more.
- Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities
- Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work
About the role:
Based at our North Ryde Transfer Station, we are looking for an experienced Operator/Leading Hand to join the team in a full time, permanent capacity.
The position
- Operate onsite plant and equipment as required (Loader and Excavator)
- Take ownership of plant machinery eg. Pre and post start checks
- Direct traffic within the transfer station and provide general information to customers as required
- Control the placement of waste and recyclables being deposited by customers so to maximise resource recovery
- Meet targets for recycling and diversion of waste from landfill
- Maintain all buildings, grounds, roadways and landscaping in a clean and tidy condition at all times
- Undertake general labouring and administrative duties as directed
About you
- Leadership experience in a similar environment
- Loader and excavator experience
- LF forklift licence - desired but not essential
- Flexible availability
- Excellent work ethic and attitude
- Strong commitment to safety
- Willing to take a Pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol test
Waste industry experience is not essential
Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Cleanaway’s “Zero Harm” Safety culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites: we have a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol screening as well as a National Police Clearance if required.
Don’t waste another minute - come and join us in our exciting journey towards a sustainable future! Simply click the Apply button below or visit www.cleanaway.com.au and let's make a positive impact together!