Trade Assistant / Maintenance _ Entry Level _ Metal Recycling Plant

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. 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.

We are seeking an Entry Level Trade Assistant / Maintenance person to join our Auckland team. Reporting to the Day Shift Supervisor, you will perform hands-on maintenance of our plant and equipment to ensure maximum yard efficiency. IMMEDIATE START!

This role is an ideal starting point for a career in the maintenance or heavy plant industry. We are looking for someone with a passion for mechanics who enjoys hands-on work with tools.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting planned maintenance to prevent breakdowns and maximise equipment up time.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all maintenance tasks
• Assisting the production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Ensuring all work complies with our site safety, environment, and quality standards

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role (laborer, production operator, etc.), working closely with operations/maintenance.
• Core Skills: High attention to detail, effective communication, and basic understanding of engineering processes/heavy machinery with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Bonus Points: A pre-trade qualification, Forklift ticket and/or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) certification would be highly regarded

In return, we offer:       

• Learn and Grow: Get paid to build your career! We offer hands-on training with top-tier recycling systems, including apprenticeships and changes to gain new skills in specialised training (e.g., welding, oxy cutting, conveyor operations)
• Great Pay: We offer a competitive wage and overtime for your hard work
• Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday schedule. No rotating shifts.

Interested?

Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications Close

07 April 2026, 11:00pm AEST

Why Sims?

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' 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 Carer; 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 KiwiSaver contributions of 3%

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.