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new electric material handler
December 19, 2023

Sims Metal UK welcomes its first Solmec Electric Mobile Material Handler into its Barnsley Cable Granulation site

by Sims Media

Electrifying equipment is a critical part of Sims Limited’s decarbonisation plan. Progressively eliminating fossil fuels from our operations is a necessary step in our sustainability journey to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. Sims Metal has partnered with Solmec to replace one of its onsite material handlers with a brand…

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Posted in: Metal Recycling
Clean Copper 99%
December 22, 2022

What happens to your cables when they get recycled at Sims Metal in the UK? A look into Sims Metal’s cable granulation facility in Barnsley

by Sims Media

Copper is key to electric vehicles, wind and solar power, as well as the infrastructure that transports and stores renewable energy.[1] The energy transition will depend on copper even more in the near future, for this reason copper demand is estimated to nearly double by 2035[2]. The world will need to rely on recycling technologies to…

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Posted in: Metal Recycling Processes
August 2, 2022

What to expect at your first week at Sims Metal – the induction process explained

by Sims Media

When you start a new job, the first few weeks are crucial in ensuring you receive the right information and training to feel supported without feeling overwhelmed. For these reasons, companies put into place an induction program to support every new employee. We asked Sophie Dolphin – HR Business Partner UK, what new employees should…

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Posted in: Careers
May 17, 2022

Get ready for your first job interview at Sims with Katrina Jackson, HR Director – Europe

by Sims Media

First impressions are important. What you wear, how you introduce yourself and the way you reply to the interviewer’s questions, play a fundamental role in determining the success of your first interview. Getting ready for your interview can help you reduce the stress, feel more confident and, finally, be successful. We asked Katrina Jackson, HR…

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