Afternoon-Shift Maintenance Trade Assistant

Sims Metal; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift 2pm–11:30pm

Overtime eligible

On-the-job training with certified/lic

Paid parental leave

Health insurance discounts

KiwiSaver employer match 3.5%

Job summary

Sims Limited in Auckland is seeking an experienced Trade Assistant to join our maintenance team on a permanent afternoon shift roster from 2:00pm to 11:30pm. You will support the maintenance and reliability of plant and equipment, helping to maximise operational efficiency, productivity, and safety across the site.

You will work with heavy equipment, hydraulics, welding and conveyors, assist with preventative and corrective maintenance, follow safety standards, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Maintenance or trade support experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with operations teams and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.
• Experience with heavy equipment, hydraulics, welding, and conveyors.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Attention to detail and delivering quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Follow routine maintenance schedules and complete maintenance records.
• Assist production team with operational and general support duties.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all work complies with site safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Heavy equipment experience

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Engineering knowledge

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Sims Limited in Auckland is seeking an experienced Trade Assistant to join our maintenance team on a permanent afternoon shift roster from 2:00pm to 11:30pm. You will support the maintenance and reliability of plant and equipment, helping to maximise operational efficiency, productivity, and safety across the site.

You will work with heavy equipment, hydraulics, welding and conveyors, assist with preventative and corrective maintenance, follow safety standards, and contribute to continuous