Operations & Engineering-UK
— Operations & Engineering
Joining the Operations Function at Sims Metal provides you with a huge range of career options. Whether you’re out in the yard, operating heavy machinery to process scrap, greeting customers and weighing materials, on the road transporting materials from suppliers, working on our plant and mobile equipment, or part of the office support team, we offer a dynamic environment where everyone plays a role in contributing to the smooth operations of the business.
Individuals who enjoy working as part of a team, have a high regard for safety, take accountability for work and enjoy continuous learning tend to enjoy a rewarding career at Sims!
The Operations & Engineering team at Sims Lifecycle Services are at the helm of driving engineering breakthroughs. We ensure our facilities and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, ensure the smooth delivery of client services, and navigate the complexities of transport and logistics. Our commitment to upholding security standards, delivering outstanding client solutions, and providing reliable, sustainable services is what makes our day-to-day operations thrive.
Ideal candidates are natural problem solvers with a keen analytical mindset, ready to tackle challenges and enhance systems. Flexibility, adaptability and strong communication skills are essential, fostering teamwork across different teams. If you're eager to make a tangible impact on our planet and have the skills to flourish in an ever-changing environment, we encourage you to join our Operations and Engineering team.
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— David Burrows
Chief Operating Officer ANZ, Sims Metal
‘I began a cadetship in industrial management with Sims as an 18-year-old; at the time, I really hadn’t given much thought to, or worked out what I wanted to do for a career. Little did I realise that almost 35 years later, I would be sitting in the chair as Chief Operating Officer of the ANZ region. From a professional viewpoint, I could say that Sims has taught me most of what I know today; it has also afforded me valuable opportunities to travel extensively and work in a wide variety of disciplines and fields. From a personal viewpoint, I have been fortunate to build a very rewarding career, made lifelong friends and enjoyed myself immensely along the way. If you are considering a career at Sims – try it, we will surprise you!’
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— Kaitlin Matthews
Engineering Standards Manager, Sims Metal APAC
‘I work as an engineer building and upgrading our plants around Australia and New Zealand. I love being able to be involved in a project from concept to operation. As an engineer, there are not many companies that give you the opportunity to be involved in complex, multi-disciplinary design and to be able to see that design come together in a large-scale site installation’.
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— Chris Fox
Chief Operating Officer, Sims Lifecycle Services
‘The opportunity to deliver global solutions in different countries and cultures truly makes the work we do here at SLS rewarding. Working with some of the fastest-growing companies in the world and knowing that our solutions are contributing to the critical task of preserving our planet adds a sense of fulfilment and importance to our work. Sims is a company that provides opportunities to challenge yourself individually every day. The nature of our business is dynamic and as such there are always opportunities for people to put their hand up and say yes. Whilst at the same time remembering that its employees are people too, and as such, it has not lost the ability to support people when they need it most’.
