Operations Management Trainee

Job Description

Posted Monday, 6 July 2026, 19:00

What we offer:

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The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay

Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments

24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing

Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education

Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? EMR NextGen is a three-year development programme designed for ambitious individuals with 2–5 years' experience in fast-paced operational, trade, retail, logistics, manufacturing, or customer-facing environments. Whether you've built your career leading people, supporting customers, coordinating stock and deliveries, or keeping busy operations running smoothly, this programme will give you the skills, experience, and support to develop into a future Operational or Commercial Manager. Through structured learning, hands-on experience, and mentoring, you'll gain exposure to different areas of the business while building the leadership and commercial skills needed to succeed.

Assessment Date: Tuesday 11th August

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the NextGen programme, you will: Complete a structured three-year development programme combining practical experience and formal learning. Gain hands-on experience across operational and commercial functions within the business. Develop leadership skills by managing people, projects, and operational activities. Build commercial knowledge to understand how the business delivers value for customers. Work alongside experienced leaders, mentors, and subject matter experts to develop your capabilities. Lead improvement projects that enhance safety, customer experience, and operational performance. Build strong relationships across multiple departments to understand how the business operates. Take on increasing levels of responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.

About You

We're looking for ambitious individuals who are eager to learn, develop, and build a long-term career with EMR. You'll ideally have: 2–5 years' experience in a fast-paced operational, retail, trade, logistics, manufacturing, or customer-facing environment. Experience leading people, coordinating operations, or supporting customers. A proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Good problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset. A passion for developing yourself and progressing into a leadership role. The flexibility to learn across different business areas and adapt to new opportunities.

If we can change that to If you're looking for a programme that will accelerate your development and prepare you for a rewarding career in operational or commercial management, EMR NextGen could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

We Care

Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest

Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine

We Do

Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible

Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

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