Management Graduate

The Highland Group now employs in excess of 100 people, the majority of whom work in our factories carrying out the galvanizing and powder coating processes and without whose hard work and dedication the business could not have prospered as it has done over many years. Equally, our experienced support staff with an unrivalled level of commitment towards providing first class customer service, in all respects, have played a vital role in this success. Highland believes strongly in providing personal development opportunities for all its employees. The Opportunity Are you a natural leader with a keen eye for efficiency and a passion for solving complex problems. We are looking for an ambitious and driven graduate to join our business, based at our Cumbernauld facility. You will have the opportunity to be a key member of the production management team with responsibility to ensure that our processes run smoothly and efficiently across all departments. The Programme Our structured two-year graduate programme is designed to provide you with hands-on experience across a variety of operational functions, including supply chain management, project and HR. As part of your development, you will gain the opportunity to be involved in multiple areas of our business, and supported by an established management team. Key learning areas include: Process Management: Optimising process efficiency to maximise productivity. Resource Allocation: Managing, labour and materials to raw optimise their use. Quality Control & Compliance: Ensuring products and services meet quality standards and are produced in line with operating practices. Strategic Planning: Contributing to long-term strategies and aligning daily operations with business goals. Leadership & People Management: Developing the skills to motivate, train, and guide teams towards achieving objectives. Key Responsibilities Upon successful completion of training, you will have responsibility for: Monitoring daily operations and performance metrics (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement. Implementing and managing compliance to enforce company policies and procedures. Collaborating with various department to meet company objectives. Managing project timelines and budgets effectively. Liaising with external suppliers, and clients to build strong relationships. Statistical analysis in order to improve profitability and control costs. What We Are Looking For We welcome applicants from a range of degree backgrounds, as we value fresh perspectives and diverse insights. Degree educated in engineering. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills (written and oral). Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail. A proactive, analytical, and data-driven mindset with the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The Package Starting Salary of £32,000 per annum, reviewed annually during the programme. Competitive end salary after successful completion of the two-year programme. Comprehensive benefits package including a company pension scheme and life assurance. Opportunities for professional accreditation and ongoing development. Employee welfare benefits. How to Apply If you are ready to kick-start your career in a vital, high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter (in the same file) detailing your interest and why you would be a great fit for our company. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.