WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join our team in Port Klang, Malaysia, Asia. The Alfred H Knight Operational Graduate Programme provides a strong foundation for graduates eager to develop their skills and build a long-term career with a leading company in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) industry, specialising in metals, minerals, and solid fuels.
Based in Asia Malaysia, the role will involve an eighteenth- month development programme. During which time you will spend time learning about AHK, working within, and gaining an understanding of our Global Operations. You may also experience travel to a variety of our overseas entities (often at short notice) once the initial training programme has been completed.This experience, coupled with your drive, will open up further opportunities in the Group. Other candidates that have followed a similar programme have taken up operational and management roles both in the UK and overseas.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable 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
Required Personal Qualities
- Independence: the ability to take initiative, lead projects and be proactive in prioritising a dynamic and diverse workload.
- Interpersonal: confidence in forming effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including working inclusively and as part of a team.
- Communication: effective oral and written communication of ideas with an excellent command of English. You will be working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability: the ability to multitask and respond effectively to change.
- Analytical: the ability to draw accurate and informative conclusions from detailed research without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Ambition: Must have ambitions to have a career in an Operational Environment.
- Willingness: A growth mindset, willing to learn, co-operative and enabling attitude towards training and personal development.
Required Work Experience
- Previous internship or initial professional work experience in a commercial environment is desirable but not essential.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Second Class Upper Honors (Distinction) Bachelor degree in a Science background (Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy)
- A full, clean driving license is advantageous
Required Languages
- Fluency in other languages such as Bahasa and Mandarin are desirable but not essential
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.
Skills Required
- Second Class Upper Honors Bachelor degree in a Science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy)
- Excellent oral and written command of English
- Independence and initiative to lead projects and prioritise a diverse workload
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work inclusively as part of a team
- Adaptability and ability to multitask and respond to change
- Analytical ability to draw conclusions from detailed research
- Ambition to pursue a career in an operational environment
- Willingness to learn and engage in training and personal development (growth mindset)
- Previous internship or initial professional work experience in a commercial environment
- Full, clean driving licence
- Fluency in Bahasa or Mandarin
What We Do
Alfred H Knight is a leading global provider of independent inspection, analytical, and technical consultancy services. With over 140 years of experience, the company serves the metals, minerals, solid fuels, and agricultural industries, ensuring accurate and reliable results through a global network of strategically located laboratories and inspectors across more than 45 countries.
