Maintenance Trades Assistant / Tradesperson - Entry Level to Experienced (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.

Are you mechanically minded and looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door and build a career in maintenance?

Join our maintenance team and learn hands-on while working alongside experienced tradespeople maintaining heavy industrial plant and equipment.

Whether you’re a school leaver, completed Cert I in Engineering, have hands-on experience with tools, or are already a qualified tradesperson, this role offers a genuine pathway into a long-term maintenance career, including apprenticeship opportunities for the right candidate.

This is an afternoon shift position, offering shift loading and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.

About the role

Working as part of our maintenance team, you will support the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment. Depending on your experience level, you will be:

• Assisting with maintenance and repairs of plant and machinery
• Learning to carry out mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance under guidance
• Supporting breakdown response and fault finding
• Assisting with inspections and reporting potential maintenance needs
• Maintaining tools, workshop areas, and equipment
• Working safely and contributing to a strong safety culture

This is a hands-on role with ongoing opportunities to learn and develop practical mechanical skills.

About you

We welcome Trades Assistants, school leavers, mechanically minded candidates, and qualified Tradespeople.

You may bring:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on work
• Experience using hand and power tools (this may be from work or school training such as completing a Cert I in Engineering or similar)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport to get to and from site
• Trade assistant, labouring, automotive, or similar experience (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable work ethic and commitment to safety

This role is ideal for someone looking to get their foot in the door and develop a long-term career in maintenance, including apprenticeship opportunities for the right candidate.

Why Join Us

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Afternoon shift with 15% shift loading
• A supportive, safety‑focused team environment
• Opportunity to work on heavy industrial equipment
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks (primary carer) or 6 weeks (non-primary)
• Novated Leasing: Tax-effective vehicle leasing options
• Health Insurance: Exclusive BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support: Confidential counselling through our EAP program

Interested?

If you're mechanically minded and ready to start or grow your career in maintenance, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume today.

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.