Graduate Associate Trader

Sims Metal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited in Birmingham is offering a Graduate Associate Trader role to kick‑start your trading career. The position is hybrid & on‑site in Birmingham, with a starting package of £35,000 plus benefits. You will learn the industry hands‑on and gain exposure to European and UK markets.

You will trade recycled metals, analyse market data, and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers while travelling across the UK and Europe to learn the business first‑hand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Commercial instinct and willingness to connect with people.
• Strong numerical skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Grow new business across Europe and UK markets.
• Trade recycled metals and analyse market data.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Travel UK and Europe to learn the industry first-hand.

Skills

Commercial instinct

Drive

People skills

Numerical skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Associate Trader

Sims Limited — Birmingham

Hybrid & on‑site | £35,000 + benefits

Kick‑start your trading career

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