Recycling Attendant & Truck Driver

About this role:

Situated at the Brisbane City Council Tip Shop you will be working within the Treasure Trove Reuse Shop run by Endeavour Foundation located in Acacia Ridge.  Internally this role is known as Recycling Attendant you will be driving our commercial truck to collect and unload large items from our many recycling centres across Brisbane.  You will assist in the coordination of recyclable goods and waste material at the relevant facility to ensure objects are either recycled or disposed appropriately and in line with contractual obligations.

This role requires a Truck & Forklift Licence (HR & MR Licences) able to drive a Manual single axle curtain side truck, be physically fit to pick up load/unload household furniture and with fellow staff members. Ideal candidate must be reliable, physically fit, able to start at 5.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Wednesday and be available still if a public holiday (Penalty rates included) falls on one of these days. 

Reporting to the Recycling Manager you will operate our Endeavour Foundation Truck whilst also providing friendly customer service to community members that donate items for our Reuse Shop Front.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operate Endeavour Foundation trucks, completing daily pre-start checks
• Safely load and unload stock from BCC sites, minimising breakages
• Greet and assist customers, inspecting loads and directing them to appropriate recycling areas
• Report any safety hazards, incidents, or inappropriate activities
• Provide friendly and accurate customer service to contractors and the public
• Liaise with council and external stakeholders as needed

What you can bring to the team

• Valid HR Truck Licence (Manual) and/or Forklift (MR) Licence
• Attention to detail sorting and safely stacking items.
• Superb customer service, communication, and excellent time management. 
• The ability to move and lift large heavy items as required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but with high levels of respect for others.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), and obtain a ‘Fit 2 Work’ National Police Check.

Benefits and Perks:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Training is provided.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods, and appliances.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Parking available and EF Uniform provided
  
  

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability.  Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work.   Our purpose is simple - make possibility a reality.

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