Operations Graduate

Alfred H Knight Group

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom Full-time Posted today
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WHAT IS ON OFFER Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join our team at our UK Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool.  As part of this role, you will follow a structured development pathway designed to help you build practical experience in operations, technical knowledge, commercial activities, and data analysis. You will support and respond to enquiries from Client Services, Head of Operations, Legal, Technical Dept, Local Office and more. Enquiries would include operations investigations, client complaints, legal queries, and general operational advice. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to longer term projects.  In addition, you will support UK and overseas offices in sample preparation facilities, in warehouses, at ports, at checkpoints, at shipping yards and more.  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. Click here to find out more about AHK. 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 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal operational teams.  * Strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering work right first time.  * High level of adaptability and composure, with the ability to solve problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  * Outstanding time management and organisational skills under minimal supervision.  * Proficiency across IT.  * Ability and confidence to communicate effectively between stakeholders, departments, and clients.  * Flexibility and adaptability (it may be required to travel on short notice for both long and short periods of time).  Required Work Experience * Previous professional work experience or an internship in a commercial environment (is desired but not essential).  * Have used Microsoft office tools (such as spreadsheets, Excel, Word).   Required Qualifications * Have a degree /diploma /qualification showing an ability to learn to a high level.  * A UK driving licence is desired.  Required Languages * Second language or ability and desire to learn new languages (the most desirable are Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Mandarin).  BENEFITS  We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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