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Job Title


Leading Hand/Supervisor - Transfer Station


Company : REMONDIS External Careers


Location : Port Douglas, Queensland


Created : 2025-11-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who We Are REMONDIS FGF JV is a local waste company bringing waste solutions to North Queensland. We view waste as potential. Whenever possible, we divert waste from landfill in sustainable ways. Our people are helping to build a cleaner, more sustainable future and you can be part of it. The Role Based at Killaloe Transfer Station near Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, this is a handson role leading daily site operations. As the Leading Hand, you will work alongside a small team to ensure the smooth running of the transfer station. This role requires you to actively participate in operational tasks and operate machinery on site as needed, while providing daytoday guidance and support to team members. What Youll Do Carry out and lead daytoday transfer station operations, including waste handling, sorting, and machinery operation Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site practices through handson leadership Coordinate daily tasks and work closely with team members to meet operational goals Operate site equipment and machinery as required (e.g. loaders, compactors, forklifts) Supervise all transfer station operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance Oversee WHS and environmental compliance including inspections, toolbox talks, reporting and incident management Monitor and report on site performance, productivity, and environmental impact Liaise with drivers, mechanics, and subcontractors to ensure timely and safe service delivery What You Bring Proven experience in waste, logistics, civil or heavy industry operations, ideally in a council transfer station or similar environment Practical experience operating heavy machinery excavator ticket and MR licence highly regarded (we can get them the tickets) Solid understanding of WHS, environmental, and fatigue management requirements, with a commitment to safe work practices Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to guide and support coworkers on the job Confident working in a handson role where you lead by example and help keep the team on track Comfortable assisting with basic planning and ontheground decisionmaking Familiarity with basic computer tasks (e.g. completing reports or using email Excel/Word/Outlook) Cando attitude and motivation to take ownership of daily site operations We Offer A handson leadership role with a salaried position Flexible working hours, Monday to Thursday, 9.5 hours per day, with start times between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM Longterm career development opportunities within a global organization committed to sustainability A supportive, safetyfirst culture that values investment in people and processes Ongoing training and professional development, including assistance in obtaining necessary machinery operation tickets for the right candidate Are You with Us? Applicants must have legal entitlement to work in Australia. All candidates will undergo a police check and preemployment medical including drug and alcohol tests. REMONDIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr