Operator - Afternoon Shift

Sims Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking an Operator for the Afternoon Shift in St Marys, NSW, Australia. You will operate mobile plant and equipment, sort metals, and uphold a safe, efficient yard environment while delivering excellent service to drivers and customers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a growing recycling operation with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on operational, manufacturing, recycling or yard experience.
• Experience operating material handlers and excavators is essential.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of metal grading or recycling processes is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and equipment, including excavators, and material handlers.
• Sort and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Identify and report hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties as required.
• Provide excellent customer service to drivers, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Material handlers

Excavators

Job description

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Operator - Afternoon Shift

Date: 9 Oct 2026

Location: St Marys, NSW, AU, 2760

Company: simsmetalm

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 anddecarbonisationby 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 ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly tradedorganisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

What you'll be doing:

• Operate mobile plant and equipment, including excavators, and material handlers.
• Sort and process ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Identify and report hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties as required.
• Provide excellent customer service to drivers, suppliers, and customers.

Who are we looking for:

• Previous experience in a hands-on operational, manufacturing, recycling or yard environment.
• Previous experience operating material handlers and excavators is essential.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of metal grading or recycling processes is desirable but not essential.
• What's on offer:
• Afternoon Shift: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing industry

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and ready to join a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work for us:

• Join an environmentally conscious organisation
• A competitive salary with overtime
• Opportunity to gain further certification and career progression
• Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing support: BUPA discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing options providing convenience and savings
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits

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.

Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.