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 a team that Keeps Resources Moving

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Yard hand to join our recycling operations team in Rocklea. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, thrives in an outdoor environment, and takes pride in maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Reporting to the Yard Manager, you'll be responsible for operating a range of mobile equipment, processing recyclable materials, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the site. Whether you're loading trucks, sorting metals, or assisting customers, you'll play an important role in helping recover valuable resources and supporting sustainable industry practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning to operate forklifts, excavators, and other mobile plant equipment safely and effectively, we will train onsite
• Receiving, processing, and dispatching recyclable materials.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Following all workplace health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Identifying hazards and contributing to a strong safety culture.
• Assisting with general yard duties and operational activities as required.
• Providing professional and friendly service to customers, suppliers, and transport operators.

What we are looking for:

• Current Forklift Licence beneficial but not required
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Reliable, hardworking, and self-motivated attitude.
• Good communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Experience within the recycling, scrap metal, waste, or resource recovery industries is advantageous but not essential.

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

If you're an experienced operator looking for your next challenge and want to join a team where safety, teamwork, and hard work are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of our Rocklea operations team.

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 of employees 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.