Supervisor - Auckland Yard

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Lead a team of 11 and make a real impact on the environment!

In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of machinery and plant, contributing to the smooth processing of scrap metal. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career with a global leader in sustainability, with full training provided to set you up for success and opportunities to develop into management roles.

Your responsibilities

• Timely and professional face-to-face customer service in the office and warehouse
• Organise and maintain the warehouse and the yard, ensuring a tidy and safe working environment.
• Good problem-solving, planning, and prioritising skills
• Lead a team of 11 staff members

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in customer service, basic computer skills
• Attention to detail – This role will be working with metals, requiring the position to be able to identify and separate material
• Good written and verbal communication, and numeracy skills
• Minimum 1-year experience in a machine operator or similar position (e.g. forklift, material handler, excavator/shear)

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of scrap metal processing techniques and equipment.
• Experience in operating other heavy machinery (e.g dump trucks, front end loader, 20T or more forklift)
• Forklift, WTR endorsements preferred

In return, we offer:

• A competitive rate and overtime
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career

Why Sims?

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights's Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.

• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Career; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner.
• Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee's KiwiSaver contributions of 3%.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing 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 Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.