Maintenance Trade Assistant-Auckland

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

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.

Join our Auckland Maintenance Team – Afternoon Shift

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trade Assistant to join our Auckland maintenance team on a permanent afternoon shift roster from 2:00pm to 11:30pm. In this role, you will support the maintenance and reliability of plant and equipment, helping to maximise operational efficiency, productivity, and safety across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for plant and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment performance and reliability.
• Follow routine maintenance schedules and accurately complete maintenance records and documentation.
• Assist production team members with operational and general support duties as required.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance requirements to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site safety, environmental, and quality standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance or trade support role within an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with operations teams and adapt to changing maintenance priorities.
• Experience working with heavy equipment, including exposure to hydraulics, welding, and conveyor systems.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering quality workmanship.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Desirable Skills And Experience

The following will be highly regarded:

• Current Forklift Licence.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering and maintenance processes.
• Experience working in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.

Why Work For Us

• Permanent afternoon shift 2pm – 11:30pm
• A competitive remuneration package (including overtime if eligible)
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Carer; or 6 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Non-Primary Carer/ Partner
• Southern Cross: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones
• We help you to save for your retirement by matching employee KiwiSaver contributions of 3.5%

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.