Maintenance Fitter/Boilermaker

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.

Looking for a hands-on maintenance role where your skills keep critical equipment running?

We’re seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter or Boilermaker to join our maintenance team at our St Marys site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving heavy industrial plant and equipment to ensure safe and efficient site operations. 

We are open to candidates interested in day shift or afternoon shift, with afternoon shift attracting a 15% shift allowance/loading.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and equipment
• Carry out blade changes, sharpening, and adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical issues
• Carrying out fabrication, welding, and component repairs (Boilermakers)
• Maintaining conveyors, shredders, hydraulics, and associated equipment
• Work to a daily maintenance plan and complete all relevant documentation
• Working safely and contributing to a strong safety culture

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, or Boilermaker
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or heavy equipment environments (preferred)
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with hydraulics, conveyors, or heavy plant (advantageous)
• Welding and fabrication experience (for Boilermakers or dual-skilled fitters)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Forklift ticket & Elevated Work Platform (EWP) or willingness to learn (we can help you obtain this)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Current driver’s license and reliable transport

Why Join Us

• Competitive EBA rates + 15% afternoon shift loading + overtime available
• The opportunity to work with state of the art machinery
• A strong focus on multi skilling and continuous improvement
• Stable, full time hours covered by our EBA including annual rate increases
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits – BUPA discounts for you and your family

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.