Machine Operator - Auckland
Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.
Your new role
We are looking for a safety-minded operator to join our Auckland Ferrous Yard. This is an exciting opportunity to both develop and grow within the role and the business.Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, you will safely operate machinery to help with the efficient processing of scrap metal. Full training will be provided for the successful applicants!
Your responsibilities will include:- Operating heavy machinery (Material Handler and/or Excavator/Shear/Front End Loader)
- Good problem-solving skills and an outstanding eye for detail
- Good planning and prioritising skills
- Strong focus on safety
- Attention to detail – This role will be working with metals, requiring the position to be able to identify and separate, and process material
- A can-do attitude, you will be open to undertaking training in order to diversify your skills
- Excellent attendance, reliability, and ability to work in a Team environment, but also unsupervised
- Minimum 2 year of experience in a machine operator or similar position (e.g. material handler, excavator/shear)
- Forklift, WTR endorsements preferred
- Experience in the Metal Recycling Industry, which involved metal sorting & processing techniques or other relevant Industry
- Experience in operating other heavy machinery (e.g, dump trucks, front-end loader, 20T or more forklift)
- A competitive and overtime
- On-the-job training, with certified tickets and opportunities for progression.
Click "Apply" and upload your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications Close03 Jun 2025, 11:00pm NZDT
Why Sims?- Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights's Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid parental leave at base pay for the nominated Primary Career; 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's KiwiSaver contributions of 3%.
- Do you have experience and enjoy working outdoors?
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Do you have experience of operating, Material Handler, Excavator/Shear or other Heavy Machinery
- How many years of experience do you have in operating heavy machinery?