Maintenance Fitter

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Maintenance Fitter (for external posting)

St Marys Location | Day Shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) | Career Growth Opportunities

Looking for a hands-on maintenance role where you can put your skills to work every day and still have your afternoons free?

We're seeking a Maintenance Fitter or Boilermaker to join our team at our St Marys site. Whether you're a qualified tradesperson, an experienced maintenance professional without formal qualifications, or an experienced Trade Assistant ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to work on heavy industrial plant and equipment while building your career in a supportive environment.

About The Role

As part of our maintenance team, you'll play a key role in keeping our plant operating safely and efficiently. Working across a range of heavy machinery and equipment, your responsibilities may include:

Performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy industrial plant and equipmentAssisting with maintenance activities, depending on your level of experienceConducting blade changes, sharpening and adjustments to optimise equipment performanceFault finding, diagnosing and repairing mechanical issuesFabrication, welding and component repairs (Boilermaker trade)Maintaining conveyors, shredders, hydraulics and other heavy plant equipmentFollowing maintenance schedules and completing maintenance documentationContributing to a safe and productive workplace

About You

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. You may be:

A qualified Maintenance Fitter, Boilermaker or similar trade professionalAn experienced maintenance technician who has developed strong practical skills without formal qualificationsAn experienced Trade Assistant looking to progress towards a trade qualification

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

A current driver's licence and reliable transportExperience working in a maintenance, manufacturing, recycling, industrial or heavy plant environmentStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of hydraulics, conveyors, shredders or heavy mobile plant (advantageous)Welding and fabrication experience (highly regarded)Forklift and or EWP high risk work licence highly regarded.A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach to workThe ability to work well independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

Day shift hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm plus regular overtimeGenuine opportunities for career development and progressionSupport to formalise your skills and work towards trade qualifications where applicableDiverse and hands-on work across heavy industrial equipmentStable, long-term opportunity with a growing businessSupportive team environment with a strong safety culture

What We Offer

Overtime payment where requiredPaid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carersHealth Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your familyWellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial futureCareer Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

If you're looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.