Maintenance Fitter

Sims Metal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Parental Leave

Health benefits - BUPA

24/7 EAP

Tailored superannuation sessions

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Fitter to join our St Marys team. You will maintain heavy industrial plant and equipment across day shifts, with opportunities for career growth and formal trade progression.

We value safety, reliability and teamwork. Suitable candidates include qualified Fitters, Boilermakers, or skilled tradespeople progressing toward a trade qualification; drivers licence and transport are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Maintenance Fitter or Boilermaker or equivalent trade.
• Experience in heavy industrial plant maintenance or recycling environment.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy industrial plant and equipment.
• Assisting with maintenance activities, depending on experience.
• Conducting blade changes, sharpening and adjustments to optimise equipment performance.
• Fault finding, diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
• Fabrication, welding and component repairs (Boilermaker trade).
• Maintaining conveyors, shredders, hydraulics and other heavy plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Independent work

Education

Trade certification: Maintenance Fitter or Boilermaker

Experience without formal qualifications (alternative)

Tools

Hydraulics knowledge

Conveyors

Fabrication & Welding

Troubleshooting

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.

Maintenance Fitter (for external posting)

St Marys Location | Day Shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) | Career Growth Opportunities

Looking for a hands-on maintenance role where you can put your skills to work every day and still have your afternoons free?

We're seeking a Maintenance Fitter or Boilermaker to join our team at our St Marys site. Whether you're a qualified tradesperson, an experienced maintenance professional without formal qualifications, or an experienced Trade Assistant ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to work on heavy industrial plant and equipment while building your career in a supportive environment.

About The Role

As part of our maintenance team, you'll play a key role in keeping our plant operating safely and efficiently. Working across a range of heavy machinery and equipment, your responsibilities may include:

• Performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on heavy industrial plant and equipment
• Assisting with maintenance activities, depending on your level of experience
• Conducting blade changes, sharpening and adjustments to optimise equipment performance
• Fault finding, diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues
• Fabrication, welding and component repairs (Boilermaker trade)
• Maintaining conveyors, shredders, hydraulics and other heavy plant equipment
• Following maintenance schedules and completing maintenance documentation
• Contributing to a safe and productive workplace

About You

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. You may be:

• A qualified Maintenance Fitter, Boilermaker or similar trade professional
• An experienced maintenance technician who has developed strong practical skills without formal qualifications
• An experienced Trade Assistant looking to progress towards a trade qualification

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• A current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Experience working in a maintenance, manufacturing, recycling, industrial or heavy plant environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics, conveyors, shredders or heavy mobile plant (advantageous)
• Welding and fabrication experience (highly regarded)
• Forklift and or EWP high risk work licence highly regarded.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach to work
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• Day shift hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm plus regular overtime
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Support to formalise your skills and work towards trade qualifications where applicable
• Diverse and hands-on work across heavy industrial equipment
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

What We Offer

• Overtime payment where required
• 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

At Sims, 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.

If you're looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

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.