Graduate Management Trainee

We are looking to recruit Graduate Management Trainees to join our team based in Birmingham, West Midlands.

Job Title - Graduate Management Trainees - UK Bus
Location - Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary - £23k

As the Graduate Management Trainee you will undertake a comprehensive 18-month training programme across the business.

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

* To actively participate in every aspect of the training programme and provide feedback on progress against learning objectives.
* To undertake a series of placements across a range of sites and functions within the business, including operational sites in the Midlands and Dundee and the Birmingham head offices.
* To undertake a variety of roles as part of the hands-on training element, including those within both the engineering and operational functions.
* To actively seek out new learning opportunities during the course of the programme and to also undertake whatever supplementary training or qualifications are required, e.g. safety qualifications and obtaining a PCV licence.
* To complete reports and assignments to a high standard and submit these in accordance with strict deadlines.
* To provide incisive and critical analysis of all areas of the business in which time is spent during the training programme.
* To undertake specific projects as required, including conducting research, identifying business opportunities and making recommendations for improvement.
* To prepare and deliver presentations on a range of business issues.
* To take personal ownership of the training programme and gain maximum benefit from it by making contacts, seeking out new information and working with a designated senior mentor.

Candidates must hold a minimum of a 2:1 degree, in any discipline, 3 A levels at grades C or above and 5 GCSEs at grades A-C to include Math's & English.
You must be highly-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn, with a passion for customer service.
Flexible approach to travelling, as required to travel to various locations throughout the Midlands and in Dundee.
Flexible approach to working hours, due to the nature of the training activity being undertaken - including early mornings, late nights and weekends as required.
Articulate and an excellent communicator with a high standard of both computer literacy and written ability

Please note that this role will start September 2014.

Candidates must hold a valid UK Driving licence.

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