Yard Manager-Bathurst

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.

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and capable individual to step into the role of Yard Manager at our Bathurst yard! This is a chance to take on a key leadership position and drive operational performance, safety, and team development.

In this position you will be managing a small, close-knit team. Experience across the breadth of our yard operations, including Non-Ferrous Buying, Machine & Weighbridge operations, and driver experience, will ensure you are able to step in and support the team where required.

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate daily operations to ensure efficient processing and transport of scrap metal
• Maximise productivity by optimising people, equipment, and material usage
• Support and develop team members to perform safely and effectively
• Manage transport schedules and vendor/customer relationships
• Manage all yard operations to ensure Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements are exceeded
• Monitor stock levels, costs, and maintenance in line with business requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across operations

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years previous team leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• A solid understanding of operations, logistics, or scrap metal processing
• Ability to plan and manage workloads while promoting a strong safety culture
• Customer service focus and effective relationship-building skills
• Sound computer skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• A proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset

Desired Criteria

• Forklift or Excavator ticket
• Working knowledge of SAI and SAP
• Knowledge and understanding of the scrap metal industry and its processing techniques and equipment
• Basic understanding NHVR mass and dimension limits.

Why Apply?

• Step into a role with real impact – lead a team, drive operational outcomes, and shape the future of the Bathurst yard
• Make a tangible difference every day, in safety, quality, and team performance
• Work with autonomy and purpose, backed by support from the Regional Operations Manager and broader leadership team
• Equipped with the tools you need to succeed – including a tool of trade vehicle for efficient site management

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, where you will be supported to build your leadership and management capability. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter!

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.