Maintenance Supervisor

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.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Brooklyn team. 
In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating a multi-disciplinary team to deliver planned maintenance, manage breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team to achieve performance and safety targets
• Oversee and support day-to-day maintenance operations, including preventative and corrective tasks
• Conduct pre-start meetings with a focus on safety, planning, and team alignment
• Manage workshop tools and critical spare parts to ensure operational readiness
• Allocate tasks and optimise resource use to maximise equipment uptime
• Collaborate with the State Engineer to plan and deliver capital and shutdown projects

About You

• Trade qualified - Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker (Must be Australian recognised)
• Strong background in maintenance within a heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising technical or maintenance teams
• Solid understanding of safety systems, risk management, and compliance requirements
• Licences in EWP, Working at Heights, and Forklift,
• Franna Crane or D-Class Electrical License beneficial but willing to provide training.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or Saturdays as required

What We Offer

• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Diverse Experience – Work across electrical, mechanical, and fabrication & Hydraulic disciplines
• 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

Who We Are

At Sims Metal, we champion sustainability and innovation across every level of our business. With a commitment to promoting from within and supporting lifelong learning, we offer meaningful career paths in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. Everyone at Sims has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.

Find out more at www.simsltd.com

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.