Trainee Operations Manager 

Trainee Operations Manager 
Canning Town, London
£Excellent DOE

Our client is a global leader in metal recycling employing 4500 staff across 170 locations around the world. Their recycling process begins with the collection of scrap metal from businesses, manufacturers, construction sites, government bodies and the general public. Our client’s depot and operational teams are instrumental to the company’s success; as they are the first stage in the process and receive delivery of a wide range of metals and materials. Their daily activities are supported by our client’s advanced systems which ensure accurate tracking and security for all materials.

The Role:
As a Trainee Operations Manager you will have the opportunity to learn the metal recycling industry whilst developing a career with UK’s largest purchaser of scrap metal. Your role will be varied, working with a range of divisions and functions to develop knowledge that will take you to the next step on the managerial ladder. Initially, this role will be very hands on and you will be required to support busy operations, whilst keeping close contact with the Depot Manager.

You will have a broad remit which will include:
- Management of all visitors including customers, drivers and contractors when on site.
- Ensure depot operations are operating within all relevant laws and licensing requirements.
- Carefully organising the loading and unloading of material.
- Develop a detailed understanding of all EMR bespoke management 
- Ensure material is graded and priced appropriately
- Develop a detailed understanding of all the various type of operations including typical ferrous and non-ferrous operations 
- Develop a detailed understanding of all mobile and static plant to understand processing capabilities and maintenance requirements

The Person:
You will be a motivated, hard working individual who can take responsibility of both staff and situations that may arise on site. It takes time to fully understand the business and our client’s industry sector; candidates will need patience as they develop, but the rewards are significant.

An FLT Licence would be preferred although not a necessity.

It is essential all Operations/Depot/Process staff are safety conscious and have a good appreciation/awareness of the unique working environment.  Applicants should be organised, motivated individuals who can work to deadlines and be prepared to adapt according to business priorities on their particular site.

Exceptional communication skills are required to effectively work with team members but also to assist customers and suppliers with any potential queries they may have.

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