Junior Project Lead

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Lead to join our team in Rotherham, UK. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all technical operations of the business, client liaison and ensuring that the quality of service is maintained within the AHK Group Solid Fuels business in its execution of work with regard to sample preparation, sampling, consulting, surveying and inspection activity services. You will provide technical advice and support across all fuel streams to ensure that an efficient and high-quality service is provided in order to meet the required internationally recognised standards.

Working with the Operations Manager, you will ensure that there is efficient and effective management of all resources and support full alignment with the company's ISO 17025 accreditation, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enables 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

• Ability to organise, effectively manage manpower, evaluate operational requirements and determine logical conclusions based on experience and methodologies.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inform others.
• Strong relationship-building skills, internally and externally.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities.
• Strong quality focus with a strive for excellence.
• Highly proficient in IT skills - Microsoft and Google applications.
• Full competency and understanding of Citrix.

Required Work Experience

• Experience working in a client-facing role, with excellent customer service skills and technical knowledge.
• Experience in writing reports.
• Experience in managing people.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inspection and sample preparation analysis, in particular working with coal/biomass and RDF business streams.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with multiple management levels.

Required Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering or Laboratory testing.

Travel

• The role is based in the UK and will require both UK and international travel.
• Travel and work rotations will be dictated by work schedules and the needs of the business.

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.