Outdoor Yard Operator — Training, Safety & Growth

Sims Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Career progression

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Sims Limited in Rocklea, Brisbane is seeking a motivated Yard Hand to join our busy outdoor team. You’ll help process, sort and move recyclable materials, load vehicles and operate basic mobile plant under guidance. This hands-on role suits someone who values safety and teamwork.

We offer a competitive salary with overtime, training and development, and benefits such as parental leave and health support as part of Sims’ commitment to its people.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on workplace safety.
• Reliable and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work.
• Forklift licence (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Process, sort and handle recyclable materials.
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles.
• Learn to operate forklifts, excavators and other mobile plant equipment.
• Conduct general yard maintenance and housekeeping.
• Support site operations and material movements.
• Follow safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Identify hazards and contribute to a safety culture.
• Provide great customer service to customers, suppliers and transport operators.

Skills

Safety first

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Sims Limited in Rocklea, Brisbane is seeking a motivated Yard Hand to join our busy outdoor team. You’ll help process, sort and move recyclable materials, load vehicles and operate basic mobile plant under guidance. This hands-on role suits someone who values safety and teamwork.

We offer a competitive salary with overtime, training and development, and benefits such as parental leave and health support as part of Sims’ commitment to its people.