Electrician

Sims Metal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for 1st

Health Benefits - BUPA discounts

Wellbeing Support - 24/7 EAP

Financial Tools - tailored superannnu

Career Growth - ongoing learning

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our maintenance team at our metal recycling site in Sydney, NSW. The role operates on the afternoon shift (2pm – 10pm), Monday to Friday, with full-time permanent status, overtime opportunities, and a competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience.

Key responsibilities include fault finding on plant, routine preventive maintenance, and upgrading industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and NSW Electrical Licence are mandatory.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport are required.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments is essential.
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting abilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Responding to plant and equipment breakdowns through fault finding and electrical troubleshooting.
• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing motors, control systems, conveyors and industrial electrical equipment.
• Assisting with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintaining inventory control of electrical spare parts.
• Completing safety documentation, including risk assessments and work permits.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

NSW Electrical Licence

Tools

PLC/SCADA exposure

Job description

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Power Your Career with Sims Metal

Ready to take the next step in your electrical career? Join Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling and sustainability, and become part of a team that's driving a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a qualified Electrician to join our maintenance team at our metal recycling site. This will be working our afternoon shift – 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offers overtime, long-term job security, and a competitive remuneration package aligned to your skills and experience.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Responding to 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, conveyors and industrial electrical equipment
• Assisting with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Maintaining inventory control of electrical spare parts
• Completing all required safety documentation, including risk assessments and work permits
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures

To Be Successful In This Opportunity, You Will Have

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Experience working within heavy industrial environments
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with motors, conveyors and industrial plant equipment
• Exposure to PLC and SCADA systems will be highly regarded
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Happy to work the afternoon shift of 2pm – 10pm

If you're a hands‑on Electrician who enjoys fault finding, working on industrial plant and solving complex maintenance challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a team that values safety, reliability and continuous improvement while offering long‑term career stability and genuine earning potential.

What We Offer

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

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 ofemployees 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.