At a Glance
- Tasks: Trade recycled metals and analyse market data while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join a global leader in metal recycling with a meaningful sustainability mission.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a mentored career path.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to shape your own progression.
- Why this job: Kick-start your trading career and gain international market exposure from day one.
- Qualifications: Degree in any subject; no trading background required, just confidence and drive.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Graduate Associate Trader Sims Limited — Birmingham Hybrid & on-site | £35,000 + benefits 🚀 Kick‑start your trading career Commercially driven?
Confident building relationships?
Join a global leader in metal recycling & circular solutions (est. 1917).
Work alongside an experienced Senior Trader — gain international market exposure from day one, trading ferrous & non‑ferrous metals across Europe & beyond.
- What you’ll do
- Grow new business across Europe & South America
- Trade recycled metals & analyse market data
- Build strong relationships with customers & suppliers
- Travel UK & Europe; learn the industry first‑hand What we’re looking for
- Degree in any subject — no trading background required
- Commercial instinct, drive & confidence to connect with people
- Strong numerical skills & a proactive mindset
* Willingness to travel + full UK driving licence Why join us?
- Global brand, stable business, meaningful sustainability mission
- Mentored career path — shape your own progression
- Learn commodities, markets & trading in a supportive team Ready to build your career & help shape a circular future?
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Graduate Associate Trader in Birmingham employer: Sims Metal
Sims Limited is an exceptional employer for aspiring traders, offering a dynamic work culture in Birmingham that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on sustainability and a global presence, employees benefit from hands-on experience in international markets, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and the opportunity to shape their own career paths while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions.
