Excavator / Loader / Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

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’re seeking an experienced and safety-focused Excavator / Front End Loader / Forklift Operator to join our team at our St Marys site. This is an afternoon shift role supporting yard and plant operations through the safe and efficient operation of mobile equipment.

You’ll be part of a practical, close-knit team where consistency, teamwork, and safe operation are genuinely valued.

Hours of work

• Afternoon shift: 2pm - 10pm + overtime available

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Operating excavators, front end loaders, and forklifts to move, load, and sort scrap metal

• Feeding and supporting processing plant operations

• Assisting with general yard and operational duties as required

• Completing pre-start checks and reporting any equipment issues

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment

• Following all site safety procedures and safe work practices

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have

• Proven experience operating excavators and/or front end loaders

• A current Forklift (LF) licence (essential)

• Experience in the scrap metal, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment (desirable)

• A strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures

• Reliability, good attendance, and a solid work ethic

• Flexibility to support different operational tasks and equipment as required

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive rates in line with our Enterprise Agreement

• On the job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression

• A supportive, safety-focused team environment

• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks (primary carer) or 6 weeks (non-primary)

Sound like you?

If you’re an experienced operator who takes pride in safe, consistent work, we’d love to hear from you!

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.