Trainee Projects

Trainee Projects / Operations ManagerOldham | Full Time, Permanent | Working hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm | £27,********,500 per annumOur client is an established specialist provider in the construction and engineering sector, operating from Oldham and serving a diverse range of project needs within the industry.They are part of a group of niche companies focused on delivering technical services such as working at height solutions, height safety compliance/maintenance and lightning protection.Reporting to the Contracts Management Team, the Trainee Projects / Operations Manager will support the delivery of projects across the business.This is a hands-on, office-based role in Oldham, working closely with Senior Management, the Board, and site teams, with a clear progression route into a Projects / Operations Manager position.What's in it for you?Permanent, full-time position with a clear development pathway into a Projects / Operations Manager roleHands-on exposure to project planning, operations, client liaison, compliance, and commercial supportOffice-based role in Oldham, working closely with Senior Management and delivery teamsAre you the right person for the job?Business Administration Level 2 (minimum) or equivalent qualificationPrevious experience in a construction or operational environment (preferred but not essential)Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applicationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesProactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detailKeen to develop a long-term career in project and operations managementWhat will your role look like?Reporting to the Contracts Management Team and working closely with Senior Management and the Board of Directors, you will support the smooth planning, execution, and administration of company projects.Your responsibilities will include:Project Planning & SchedulingFormatting, filing, and maintaining project documentation on the company networkPreparing complete job packs for site crewsSupporting workforce planning and coordinating labour requirementsCommunicating with site teams to monitor progressConfirming site attendance with clientsMaintaining project diaries to track deadlines and job datesClient Liaison & Customer SatisfactionActing as a first point of contact for client queriesBuilding strong client relationships and coordinating communication to support smooth project deliverySupporting customer care initiatives, including follow-up calls where requiredProject Execution SupportBooking site inductions, crew attendance, and travel arrangementsSupporting site mobilisation to ensure smooth operationsCommercial, Quality & Technical SupportRaising purchase orders in line with company policySupporting job sign-off and quality assurance processesProducing client job completion packs and QA documentationCompleting inspection reports and compiling QA packsEnsuring all site paperwork is returned, filed, and stored correctlyProducing CAD drawings to support quotations and job pack documentation as requiredSafety, Compliance & HR AdministrationSupporting training and competence record checksEnsuring crews allocated to projects hold relevant, in-date certificationsAssisting with QA procedures throughout project processesCollating timesheets and logging holiday requestsSupporting HR with recruitment, performance, absence, disciplinary matters, and training bookingsOrganising D&A testing and medicals as requestedGeneral AdministrationManaging office duties, supplies, and incoming calls/emailsLiaising with colleagues across departments to support operational efficiencyMaintaining accurate contract correspondence, spreadsheets, databases, and filing systemsUndertaking additional administrative and project-related duties as requiredWhat's next?It's easyClick "APPLY" nowWe can't wait to hear from youYour data will be handled in line with GDPR#J-*****-Ljbffr