Afternoon-Shift Industrial Electrician: Maintenance & Upgrades

Sims Metal Management Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Financial Tools

Career Growth

Job summary

Sims Metal Management Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our maintenance team at our metal recycling site on the afternoon shift (2pm–10pm), Monday to Friday.

This full-time, permanent role offers overtime, long-term job security, and a remuneration package aligned to your skills and experience. You will respond to plant faults, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain motors, conveyors and control systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and NSW Electrical Licence.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors and conveyors.
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA systems is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to work 2pm–10pm shift.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant and equipment breakdowns with fault finding.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and repair motors, control systems, conveyors and industrial electrical equipment.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain inventory control of electrical spare parts.
• Complete safety documentation, risk assessments and work permits.
• Ensure all work complies with site procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Teamwork

Industrial electrical systems

Shift work

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

NSW Electrical Licence

Tools

PLC/SCADA experience

Motors & conveyors

Industrial plant equipment

Job description

Sims Metal Management Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our maintenance team at our metal recycling site on the afternoon shift (2pm–10pm), Monday to Friday.

This full-time, permanent role offers overtime, long-term job security, and a remuneration package aligned to your skills and experience. You will respond to plant faults, perform preventative maintenance, and maintain motors, conveyors and control systems.