Operator 3-Auckland

Sims Metal; Hamilton; Sur place; NZD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-the-job training

Overtime eligibility

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Sims Limited in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a motivated Heavy Machinery Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Yard Leading Hand, you will sort, grade, and process scrap metals while operating a range of industry-leading machinery.

Every day brings new challenges with full training and real opportunities to advance your skills and career. A safety-first mindset and reliable attendance are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machinery or plant operation.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting and processing metals.
• Commitment to safety and a clean, organised work area.

Responsabilités

• Operate heavy machinery such as Material Handlers, Excavators/Shears, Skid Steers/Bobcats, and other plant equipment.
• Sort, grade, and process various metal products.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Assist with yard and warehouse housekeeping to ensure a safe environment.
• Apply problem-solving and attention to detail in material identification and processing.
• Plan and prioritise daily tasks to support operational efficiency.

Connaissances

Machinery Operation

Attention to Detail

Safety Conscious

Teamwork

Reliability

Outils

Forklift Licence

Description du poste

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.

Build your future

We are looking for a motivated and safety-focused Heavy Machinery Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Yard Leading Hand, you will play a key role in sorting, grading, processing, and purchasing scrap metals while operating a range of industry-leading machinery.

Every day brings something different, with full training and genuine opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating heavy machinery including Material Handlers, Excavators/Shears, Skid Steers/Bobcats, and other production plant equipment.
• Sorting, grading, and processing various metal products.
• Maintaining a strong focus on workplace health and safety.
• Assisting with yard and warehouse housekeeping to ensure a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Applying strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when identifying and processing materials.
• Effectively planning and prioritising daily tasks to support operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a machinery or plant operation role, such as Material Handler, Excavator/Shear Operator, Skid Steer/Bobcat Operator, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, separate, and process different metal types.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to safety in the workplace.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on role that involves regular manual handling and working in a busy yard environment. Successful candidates will need to be physically fit, capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing in and out of machinery, and performing general labouring duties as required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Forklift Licence and WTR endorsements.
• Experience within the metal recycling industry, including metal sorting and processing techniques.
• Experience operating additional heavy machinery or production plant equipment.

Why Work For Us

• A competitive remuneration package and overtime eligibility.
• On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression.

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.