Operations Trainee Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Morden
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£31,257 / year
CATEGORY
Management
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Waste Management Project Management Managerial Skills Driving Licence Relocation A Levels Apprenticeship

FULL DESCRIPTION

Do you have drive, ambition, an eagerness to learn and a raft of innovative ideas that you think will make a real difference? If the above is describing you, then we would like to speak with you! When you join [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About the Role

  • Start date will be Monday 07th September 2026
  • This is a development role to lead into various managerial positions within our company
  • You will be working on structured short term placements throughout all areas of our Recycling & Recovery business over a 24-month scheme
  • We will develop your understanding of the waste management industry and teach you all aspects of general management
  • There is an expectation of a managerial role upon successful completion of the 24 month programme.
  • There is travel expected in this role and some nights away from home. You are provided with a fully expensed company car. And we will provide and pay for your accommodation.
  • Can be based around SURREY area
  • £28,673 - £31,257 + Company Car + Up to 3% Bonus + Benefits
  • There will be an expectation that you undertake an apprenticeship alongside this role to aid your development.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

About the role

  • Developing a comprehensive understanding of how [Employer hidden] operates and competes within the waste management sector through specific work packages across the Processing business by supporting various projects and initiatives to give full exposure of the business.
  • From time to time you will be give personal projects to work on within specific areas of the Processing business
  • Undertaking professional and personal development by improving your own knowledge of the waste management industry.
  • Learn and develop managerial skills and techniques

What are the Requirements?

  • A full UK driving licence is required and be confident to drive long distances
  • Must currently live or be willing to relocate to relevant region for duration of scheme.
  • Must be OK with being away from home as overnight stays will be required
  • A good demonstrable level of education
  • 3 A levels at grade A-C (or equivalent)
  • Right to work in the UK – without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Preferably you will already have some work experience to underpin your academic record.
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