Graduate Operations Manager

Network Plus Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Operations Manager to embark on a journey of operational excellence. This role is designed for recent graduates eager to learn the ropes of managing contracts and ensuring compliance across various operational tasks. You will work closely with experienced Operations Managers, gaining invaluable insights into logistics, health and safety, and compliance management. With a focus on personal development, you will have access to a modular development program, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to kickstart your career in operations and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Modular development programme

Mentorship and support

Opportunities for professional development

Placement opportunities across the business

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word for operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learn to lead operational and financial performance of contracts.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and logistics management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Recent graduate in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Graduate Operations Manager

As a Graduate Operations manager, you will be responsible for learning how to lead the operational and financial performance of the contract, delivering the work safely, on time and to our key customer expectations. As a key member of the contract succession plan, you will be open to learning from all existing Operations Managers, within different functions, with an aspiration to lead in the future.

Key responsibilities

You will learn to lead the following specific tasks working alongside existing Operations Managers:

• Maintaining contract compliance with the dig crews including:
• Chairing the daily Toughbook compliance meeting around redlines and offsite forms.
• Re-implementation of the team dashboard that measures compliance information such as productivity, GCat compliance, speeding, etc.
• Taking control of the BW Contract fleet, plant, logistics. Ensuring all vehicles are allocated to the correct person and regular plant audits are undertaken.
• Taking lead of the depots, and maintaining compliance with H&S, inductions and delivery procedures.
• Ensuring that the Logistics Manager has the relevant support to keep consumable items stocked, including emergency OOH stock.
• Finalising and setting up a dedicated training/induction facility within the yard.
• Become an expert in the company and contract induction process.
• Responsible for the daily jeopardy exercise which confirms what dig work has been completed, what needs reallocating and what is at risk of cancellation to maximise dig crew efficiency.

For Reinstatement:

• You will need to understand the different types of reinstatement and be willing to learn the intricacies of planning works for backfill, reinstatement and site clear activities.
• You will have a basic understanding of street works legislation, and the impact of NRSWA, Section 74 compliance, defects, and challenges around permit durations.
• The successful candidate will take an active interest in the engineering aspect of highways reinstatement with the intention of becoming a lead in learning/coaching elements internally to other departments such as planners or promoters.

Previous experience

• Recent graduate in relevant field.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Communication and collaboration.

Salary and Benefits

In return we will provide you with:

• A competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
• A modular development programme designed to provide you with a practical toolkit of the latest strategies, tools and techniques to help build greater self-confidence, personal resilience and organisational agility.
• Managers, mentors and buddies to help you get to grips with your new role, including regular reviews to help keep you on track.
• The opportunity to pursue further professional development related to your sector.
• The chance to complete placements all over our business to understand how we work.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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