Career Advice

Location: Rocklea, QLD

Work Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $55,000 to $75,000 plus super

If you are ambitious and career driven, this is the perfect role for you. The goal of the Operations Cadet/Trainee is to become a Yard Supervisor of scrap metal with further development opportunities.

You will be hands on at the start (yes, you will need to get your hands dirty), learning the intricacies of the scrap metal industry within our recycling facilities. This will hold you in good stead for a successful career with the world’s largest metal recycler. This is a great opportunity to learn all facets of the business holistically.

Your new role

Sims Metal’s Trainee/Cadet Program offers the opportunity to learn a profitable sustainable business located predominantly at our Rocklea site. You will learn about what we do through a structured program including rotations within different areas of the business. As part of the Operations Team, you will be helping to achieve operational targets and goals to develop your knowledge and understanding of buying/trading metals, assisting with customer enquiries, pricing reports and administration support to the Operational function of the business. The program will expose you to all aspects of our business with the aim of developing your career to become a Yard Supervisor.

Sims Metal’s Cadet and Graduate Program offers high achieving candidates the opportunity to gain valuable experience across the diverse areas of our business functions. Rotating through our industry divisions you will gain exposure to the following:

• Site operations
• Plant production
• Ferrous & non-ferrous metal
• Environment, health and safety regulations and policies
• Export and logistics
• Fixed and mobile plant engineering & maintenance
• Business management 

Benefits of Sims Metal’s Cadet and Graduate Program include:

• Regular one-on-one mentoring to equip you with the skills to succeed
• A direct support role reporting to the Operations Manager and other frontline managers
• Exposure to world class recycling systems and solutions
• Online training, feedback, and reviews
• A tailored development plan with specific career goals and the support to help you achieve them

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will have a great attitude and strong desire to build your career with the world's leading metal recycling company
• Be confident in your ability to develop & acquire the necessary skills to become an effective leader
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills will be complimented by your flexible attitude and ability to use your own initiative
• Understanding of the critical importance of safety in the workplace
• You will be highly motivated, able to adhere to strict deadlines and work in a dynamic team environment

Why Sims?

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones
• Exposure to world-class recycling solutions with a truly promote-from-within culture
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance

Interested? 

If you are ready to kickstart your career with us, please submit your resume and cover letter to Ruena Lee, Talent & Capability Coordinator at Ruena.lee@simsmm.com . We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications close 24 October 2024.

Sims Metal acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past, present, and emerging.