Yard Supervisor - Auckland NF

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.

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 plants, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely and professional face-to-face customer service in the office and warehouse
• Monitor quality and classification of incoming and outgoing materials
• Analyse production data to identify opportunities to improve yields
• Organise and maintain the warehouse and the yard, ensuring a tidy and safe working environment.
• Operate machinery as required to assist daily operations
• 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 materials
• 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:

• Experience in operating other heavy machinery (e.g., material handler, forklift, HRB Baler)
• Forklift, WTR endorsements preferred

Interested?

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

Applications Close

30 January 2026, 11:00pm NZDT

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.