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HR Driver

Date:  26 Sept 2026
Location: 

Bell Bay, TAS, AU, 7253

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6879

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.

 

About the Role

 

Ready to get off the same old route and into a role where no two days are the same? Join a leader in the recycling industry and become part of a team that values safety, teamwork and getting the job done right. If you're an experienced HR Driver who enjoys being on the road, working independently and delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Operate HR hook and flatbed trucks to collect and exchange scrap metal bins across a variety of customer sites.
  • Build relationships with customers through professional and reliable service.
  • Keep our operations moving by completing scheduled collections safely and efficiently.
  • Identify and report any safety, environmental or operational issues on site.
  • Work as part of a supportive team committed to maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards
  • Follow daily run sheets and collection schedules to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Conduct pre-start vehicle inspections and maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition.

 

About You

 

  • Current HR Licence with experience operating hook trucks, flatbeds or similar heavy vehicles.
  • A safety-first mindset and strong understanding of safe work practices.
  • Great communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
  • The ability to work autonomously, manage your time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to be part of a hardworking team.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

 

What We Offer

 

  • Home every night – no overnights!
  • Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
  • Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
  • Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
  • Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

 

Get behind the wheel of a role that offers stability, variety and purpose. Apply today and help drive Australia's recycling industry forward.

 

 

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.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.

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