Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Operations Project Associate to join our Group Operations Team based at our Headquarters in Merseyside. This role is a Hybrid role.
Working as a junior member of the "Group Operations Team", this position reports primarily to the Senior Operations Business Partner. The main function is to provide support for the Overseas Operations and UK Departments with a focus on quality and consistent execution of services driving operational and technical excellence whilst striving to meet the Company's aim of Technical & Operational Excellence and Standardisation.
The "Group Operations Team" is focused to assist in the introduction of operational improvements and facilitate the operational communication between Overseas Offices at both a local and Group level (Client Services, Technical, Implementation, Risk) with the longer-term vision of enhancing the quality of service in the field.
We do this by:
- Dedicating members to support specific geographical regions based on their individual experiences.
- Proactively interacting with Overseas offices and UK Departments to identify WSMD issues and initiatives to partner, collaborate and support in the correction and/or implementation.
- Monitoring technical and analytical data to proactively identify trends / bias / performance concerns.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Required Competencies
- Microsoft Excel, Asana and Google suite applications.
- Good interpersonal and team player skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of timely and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility and pragmatism and the ability to deal with ambiguity.
- Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.
- Strong sense of urgency.
- Hands-on.
- Respectfulness.
- Be diplomatic.
- Initiative and flexibility.
- Diligent.
Required Work Experience
- Exposure to different cultures.
- Basic understanding of international standards (ISO, JIS, Chinese) and operational good practices.
Required Qualifications
- A Level or equivalent ideally Science related.
- English and other language(s).
Travel / Rotation Requirements
- Regular UK and possible overseas travel.
- Availability to accommodate your working times (considering the overseas time differences).
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.