At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to gain hands-on experience in operations and support various departments.
- Company: Alfred H Knight, a family-owned business with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for travel.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with structured development and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Degree or diploma required; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- 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.
Operations Graduate in Liverpool employer: Alfred H Knight Group
Alfred H Knight is an exceptional employer, offering a unique 2-year development programme for Agriculture Graduates at our UK Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool. With a strong focus on personal growth and career progression, employees benefit from hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment, exposure to international operations, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to kickstart your career in the agricultural industry while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
