Sims Limited
Business Operations Cadet (Start ASAP)
Devonport
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 60,000 - 75,000 / Year
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 22 Dec 2024
- Start date ASAP
The Business Operations Cadet at Sims Metal is not your average desk job. This is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in both operations and trading/commercial functions. Think of it as a crash course in the scrap metal industry—where you'll learn the ropes, build skills, and be on track to become a leader (with plenty of career growth beyond that!).
From day one, you'll be part of a fast-paced, exciting environment. Yes, you'll need to get your hands dirty—but that's what makes it fun! You'll rotate through different parts of the business, picking up insider knowledge and skills that will set you apart.
What's in It for You?
- Real experience, real impact: Get hands-on with site operations, learn about plant production, and dive into the nitty-gritty of buying and trading metals.
- Grow your skills: Learn everything from managing ferrous and non-ferrous metals to handling logistics and understanding environmental and safety policies.
- Be part of something big: Help shape a sustainable future with a company at the forefront of recycling innovation.
- Leadership potential: We'll give you the tools and mentoring you need to step into leadership roles.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work across all aspects of the business, including:
- Site Operations: Understand how things run on the ground.
- Trading & Commercial Work: Learn how we buy, sell, and trade metals.
- Customer Service: Help customers, manage pricing reports, and support operations with admin tasks.
- Safety First: Get familiar with the safety and environmental standards that drive our industry.
Why You'll Love Sims Metal
- Hands-on experience: This isn't a sit-behind-a-desk kind of role. You'll be in the thick of it, learning by doing.
- Mentors who care: We'll pair you with mentors to help you succeed.
- A sustainable mission: Join a company making a real impact—helping the planet while growing your career.
- Career progression: Your journey doesn't end here; this program sets you up for success long-term.
- Exclusive perks: Think BUPA health discounts, salary continuance insurance, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
What We're Looking For
We want go-getters with:
- A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
- A passion for building a career, not just a job.
- Strong communication and people skills (we'll help you grow these too!).
- A focus on safety—because it's part of everything we do.
- The ability to stay motivated and get the job done as part of a team.
Why Start Now?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact, this is your chance. We don't expect you to have all the answers—we'll teach you what you need to know.
Ready to Apply?
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Sims Metal acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
In my present role as a yard supervisor, I leverage my engineering background to focus on optimizing metal recycling machinery. This includes fine-tuning machine settings to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime. I also analyze factors like mechanical breakdowns and maintenance scheduling, as they significantly influence production. Through careful analysis, I make data-driven decisions to enhance machine performance and meet production targets
My roll as a graduate Trading / Commercial representative consists of providing support to our trading team and managers, managing vendors and sourcing new business.
Everyday changes, I'm learning each single job / task in the yard, so I will say responsable for my own learning and development.
About the employer
Sims Limited
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
R&D and Manufacturing
Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling, providing circular solutions for technology, and an emerging leader in renewable energy.
Pros and cons of working at Sims Limited
Pros
The best aspect of working at Sims Metal is the opportunity to be part of a well- established and environmentally responsible company. Sims Metal values sustainability, innovation, and employee development, providing a positive work environment and a sense of contributing to a greener future utilising the most optimised engineering processes available
The most enjoyable experience about working for Sims Metal is the positive work environment that surrounds all aspects of the business. I find everyone incredibly supportive of each other and generally happy to be at work.
The best thing about Sims is the people you work with. Everyone is very approachable, professional, and helpful. I can go to anyone in the company and I know they will assist to their best ability.
You are able to be exposed to so many aspects of engineering in business, from designing and installing machinery to operating and maintaining it.
It is particularly satisfying to know that the job I am doing is environmentally friendly, and it gives me a sense of fulfillment to be a part of such an endeavor.
Cons
Not so much the 'worst' thing, but I would love to see a more diverse range of people working on site. All office and admin rolls appear to be diverse; however, yard roles tend to be dominated by men. I understand this is primarily due to the nature of the work and that it can be hard to diversify when the industry is so male-dominated. I think that there is potential for a few changes to be made to make a more welcoming space for women to want to apply for yard positions. I have noticed that there has been effort toward this, and I greatly appreciate that. I look forward to seeing how Sims adapts and grows further in the future.
So many challenges in all aspects, especially planning and organizing.
Reporting processes can be challenging during report periods e.g. EOM and EOFY
In my area of work, Learning and Development, can be very challenging to implement global standardised processes and global training because every region, state, and even on a yard level are doing processes differently.
Sims has become a global large-scale operation over the years but maybe not enough time has been making Sims more unified in some areas.