Operations Management Graduate

targetjobs UK; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the global market seeks an ambitious Operations Management Graduate Trainee for a fast-tracked development program commencing in September 2025. This role involves ownership of projects and managing teams, with a rotational scheme designed to cultivate future leaders. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, ready to embrace challenges and make impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Recently achieved degree or on track for a 2:1 classification.
• Potential leadership qualities, coupled with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participating in a rotational scheme across key functions.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and senior managers.
• Implementing change and forming strategies to shape business future.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Driven and proactive approach

Education

Degree (2:1 classification or higher)

Job description

Who we are looking for

An ambitious Operations Management Graduate Trainee, who will embark on a development programme to become a future leader in one of our key Business areas.

Starting in September 2025, our Operations Management Graduate Programme is designed to fast-track talented graduates into influential roles, giving you the experience and confidence to shape the future of a global organisation.

You will take ownership of projects, manage teams, and tackle real-world challenges that make an impact on the Business.

During your 18-month training and development, we will provide you with personalised coaching and leadership training to unlock your full potential.

By having a rotational element, this programme will provide you with the opportunity to explore different departments, whilst expanding your knowledge to become a great leader who wants to make a difference.

Being a 24/7 operation, shift work is a requirement, working any five days from seven including weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 07:00-23:00.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK from their first day of employment.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Recently achieved degree or on track to achieve a 2:1 classification or higher.
• Interpersonal skills coupled with the potential to lead others.
• Driven and proactive approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Participating in a rotational scheme which introduces you to some of our key functions and colleagues.
• Receiving support and mentoring from our senior managers.
• Forging long-lasting professional relationships with stakeholders around the Business.
• Gaining insight into non-customer and customer-facing departments on an eight-week rotation.
• Learning how to implement change and devise strategy to help shape the future of the Business.