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Graduate Trainee Management Scheme

Employee making checks - graduates at Sims Metal Management have the opportunity to develop in a variety of departments

Sims Metal Management’s Graduate Trainee Management Programme is an excellent opportunity for aspiring managers to work in a rapidly expanding, commercially driven organisation.

Apply now if you:

  • Are a high calibre and ambitious student with plenty of enthusiasm
  • Have achieved (or are predicted) a 2:2 degree result, or above, in any degree discipline
  • Wish to pursue a successful, long term, career in a management role where your commitment and ability will be rewarded
  • Enjoy working with a wide range of people in a commercial and fast paced environment
  • Want to be part of a well respected and ethical organisation
  • Play a part in creating innovative and industry leading recycling and recovering processes

Sims Trainee Management Programme may be the future for you.

About the business

Sims Metal Management is the global leader in metals and electronics recycling, with over 250 locations on five continents and with 6000+ magnificent employees. Our leading position has been built through an uncompromising commitment to safety, customer service and the expertise and loyalty of our extraordinary people. 

Sims Recycling Solutions is the part of the group who offers electronics recovery and recycling services to global and local organisations. Sims Recycling Solutions recovers over 1.5 million computer equipment units each year for re-use or recycling. Our European e-waste centres have the annual capacity to recycle over 350,000 tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Sims Lifecycle Services is the part of the business which specialises in IT asset recovery, aiming to ensure our clients get the most value from their otherwise redundant computers, laptops and other IT equipment.

About the scheme

The scheme lasts between two and three years depending on your development rate.

We accept around 5 candidates each year.