Yard Hand / Labourer

Full job description
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.


Our Noble Park yard is seeking a practical, hands-on operator to contribute to general yard activities, maintain smooth and safe daily operations, and assist customers with basic enquiries and service needs.



Your responsibilities will include:

Load and unload trucks, skip bins, and trailers
Grade, sort, and manage metals to meet operational and quality standards
Maintain site compliance with environmental guidelines and OH&S policies
Deliver excellent service to internal and external customers
Operate plant equipment including material handlers, forklifts, loaders, and excavators (where licensed)

What we’re looking for:

Experience operating forklift – Licence essential
Excavator, loader, skid steer, or other plant tickets – advantageous
Good customer service skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Hands-on approach and willingness to be flexible
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and excellent attendance
Positive, can-do attitude and openness to training to expand skills

What We Offer

Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways
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.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realise their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

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.