Maintenance Supervisor

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 currently have a 6-month fixed term opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at our St Marys yard, working an afternoon shift.

Reporting to the State Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of maintenance activities, ensuring plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard and operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

This role operates with a flexible start time between 12:00pm – 2:00pm and finish between 8:00pm – 10:00pm (depending on operational requirements). The shift structure offers greater autonomy over your day and supports a smoother maintenance workflow during quieter operational periods.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise preventative and predictive maintenance programs across plant and equipment
• Develop and issue daily maintenance plans and oversee work execution
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting
• Promote a strong safety-first culture within the maintenance team
• Lead, coach and support team members to improve capability and performance
• Coordinate and manage outsourced maintenance work where required
• Develop and present recommendations for plant or equipment replacement and upgrades
• Contribute to site-based projects and improvement initiatives as required

Who We're Looking For

• Trade qualification (advantageous)
• Experience working with heavy mobile plant and/or fixed equipment
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance activities in an industrial environment
• Flexible and practical approach to operations and maintenance demands
• Strong leadership capability with a genuine desire to develop and support others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience with MEX & SAP will be highly regarded
• Proven ability to implement and support continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and capability
• Safety-focused work environment within a supportive and collaborative team
• Health Insurance: Exclusive BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing support: Confidential counselling through our EAP program
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fixed-term leadership role

Interested?

Click ‘Apply’ and tell us a bit about yourself. We look forward to hearing 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.