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Truck Driver | Trades Assistant - Cairns


Company : RECLO


Location : Cairns, Queensland


Created : 2025-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Love Boating / Camping / Fishing . . ? Want more time with your family? Time for golf?We will work with you to ensure your Work/Life Balance!Job Security | Full-time | Permanent | Essential Services | CairnsMonday to Friday + Overtime | $40+ per hour (afternoon shift)Uniform & PPE Provided | Modern & Safe Fleet maintained in our workshopsIf youve got your HR licence, we can teach you the rest!As a JJs HR Truck Driver / Trades Assistant, you will drive a variety of vehicles to/from our Cairns depot; plus support the Workshop whilst not driving a truck.You will enjoy Monday to Friday hours, 1pm start time as well as great pay rates (afternoon shift allowance/penalty rates).KEY RESPONSIBILITITESDrive a variety of trucksMove trucks to and from service centres and between depotsRoad test vehicles; have good mechanical aptitudeConfirm repairs have been completed / checklist confirmationPre-start vehicle inspectionsAssist mechanics in the workshop with service tasksGeneral workshop support including cleaning, stores and paperworkABOUT YOUCurrent HR Licence (Essential)Significant experience driving heavy vehiclesWell-developed people and relationship skillsCan-do attitude and enjoy variety in your workConfident mechanical skills conduct test drives to identify issues with brakes, steering and suspensionCommit to JJs Waste values and be willing to embrace workplace diversityBe dedicated to achieving high standards of safety complianceBe subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testingAble to provide your last 5 years traffic history at interview stageBENEFITSWe appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years experienceUniform and PPEWork/life balance - 1pm start timeEssential services industry job stabilityFull-time, permanent role$40+ (including afternoon allowance)OvertimeOnsite parkingLocal depot / workshopCareer development and growth opportunitiesComprehensive, ongoing training providedSalary sacrificing and novated leasingBanking partnerships including financial, budgeting and mortgage adviceDiscounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts plus new car discountsNEXT STEPSInterested applicants should APPLY NOWDepending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to:www.jjswaste.com.au/careersABOUT THE COMPANYEstablished in 1932, JJs Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australias largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and were passionate about effective waste management.With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.No agencies please, weve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr