Casual Yard Hand

Join our SOILCO team and proudly part of The Life-Giving Soil Company!

As part of the SOILCO Group, you will benefit from the supportive, close-knit environment, along with the expanded resources and opportunities of a larger organisation.  With a strong reputation for quality and service, specialising in the extraction, landscape supply, processing, sourcing, and delivery of a broad range of soils, making us a key supplier to the landscaping industry.

The SOILCO Group is an industry leader in organics recycling, producing quality assured soil, compost and mulch products. The SOILCO Group specialises in the design, construction and operation of innovative organics recycling facilities that convert organic waste into quality assured products. Our proven technologies transform organics into products that regenerate and give life to soil, providing customers with sustainable, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We proudly enable the circular economy by harnessing the power of people and technology. 

Working across both SOILCO and Corkhill Bros who joined the SOILCO Group in 2024. Together, the SOILCO Group is committed to enabling a circular economy by transforming organics into high-quality products that give life to soil.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Casual Yard Hand or a new team member looking to become an entry level loader operator.  The role is based at our green waste Public Drop off site in Symonston, ACT. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred as no bus routes service the area.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic individual with a solid work ethic. Prior experience as a yard hand or loader operator experience in the waste or recycling sector is an advantage, however the main thing we are looking for is someone who has a positive attitude, reliable and can work harmoniously with a diverse range of staff.

This role reports to the Site Manager, with a primary focus on traffic management for residents dropping off items at the facility. You will ensure that the correct items are placed in the appropriate areas, avoiding contamination, and that bulk items are directed to the correct locations for processing.

Our entry level operator position is responsible for;

• Loading trucks

• Maintaining Plant & Equipment

• Performing Pre-Start Checks

• Fuelling Machines

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are a team oriented, self-directed, and eager individual that is reliable, please submit a cover letter and resume via the “Apply” link by 25th April 2025.

To get in touch with us or for more information about this position, please contact the People and Culture Team on email at *************@soilco.com.au or contact us on 02 4252 9***.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring green waste drop-offs at our facility

• Making bag products and packing bag products.

• Cleaning and maintenance of work areas according to workplace and environmental guidelines

• Reporting of any machinery/equipment faults immediately

• Operating machinery and moving green waste across the site

• Experience operating a front-end loader or willing to undertake competence

• Reporting hazards and incidents immediately

• Effective communication skills; UHF and signalling used on site

• Complying with Safe Systems of Work

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A CANDIDATE WITH THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:

• Valid driver’s Licence

• Heavy Vehicle Licence is an advantage but not essential

• Experience as a yard hand/labourer is an advantage

• Ability to work in a unique environment processing green/organic waste

• Initiative to generate ideas and take advantage of opportunities

• Physically capable of lifting small items and walking around the site, as required by the role

• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

SHIFT DETAILS:

Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm with every second weekend available.

Position will be available to commence immediately.

The SOILCO Group is committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best. Applicants may undergo an employment screening process which involves a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing and reference checking. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. 

General terms and conditions of employment while employed with the SOILCO Group will be governed by the National Employment Standards (NES) and the Waste Management Award 2020.

The SOILCO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people. 

***Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted*** 

Please note that the SOILCO Group does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method.