Industrial Electrician

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.

If you enjoy fault finding, working on industrial plant, and problem solving, this could be the role for you!

We’re seeking a qualified Electrician to join our maintenance team at our busy metal recycling yard. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems across heavy industrial plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

This is an afternoon shift opportunity offering shift loading, stability, and the chance to work within a supportive and experienced maintenance team.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with plant and equipment breakdowns through efficient fault finding and electrical troubleshooting
• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
• Maintaining and repairing motors, control systems, and industrial electrical components
• Maintaining inventory control of electrical spare parts
• Managing and coordinating electrical contractors on small projects
• Completing all required safety documentation, including risk assessments and work permits
• Supporting the State Engineering Manager with procurement of electrical equipment
• Assisting with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Electrical trade qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or similar heavy industry environments
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills (exposure to PLC and SCADA systems will be highly regarded)
• Experience working with motors, conveyors, and industrial plant (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) licence, or willingness to obtain one (we will support you in gaining this)

Why Join Us

• 15% afternoon shift loading + overtime available
• Stable, full-time role with a global industry leader
• Varied work across breakdowns, projects, and automation systems
• Exposure to PLC, SCADA, and automated industrial plant
• All tools & uniform provided
• Paid parental leave and BUPA health insurance discount
• Supportive maintenance team and strong safety culture

Interested?

If you’re hands‑on, safety‑minded, and confident around heavy machinery, click 'Apply'. 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 Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.