Maintenance Fitter

3 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Sims Metal Full time

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.

Overview

Sims Metal is seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Darwin team, based in Pinelands. Reporting directly to the Territory Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our fixed and mobile plant equipment through preventative maintenance, servicing, and repairs.

What We Offer
  • Competitive wage structure – base + penalty rates, with plenty of overtime available
  • All tools, workwear, and safety equipment supplied
  • A strong focus on multi-skilling, upskilling, and continuous improvement
  • Stable, full-time hours under our EBA, including annual rate increases
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and servicing in line with the daily maintenance plan
  • Complete all required maintenance records and documentation
  • Maintain fixed plant equipment (Alert baler, Copex baler, and sleeve loader)
  • Perform repairs and breakdown maintenance on mobile plant, forklifts, and trucks (core duties)
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
  • Always adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards
About You
  • Trade qualified Fitter & Turner or Heavy Diesel Fitter
  • Confident with basic welding and general fabrication
  • Hold a current driver's licence
  • Previous hands-on experience in a heavy industrial, recycling, or metal processing environment (desired)
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Safety-focused, reliable, and committed to high-quality work

If you're passionate about machinery, safety, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to join a stable, industry-leading company where your skills will make a real impact.

Apply today and become part of the Sims Metal team in Darwin. 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 Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.


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