Line Manager - PGM

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Line Manager within our Platinum Group Metals department to join the team.

The John Knight Laboratory encompasses the analysis of a broad range of materials and commodities for different clients and is a critical function of AHKI's laboratory services. The John Knight laboratory is recognised as the Centre of excellence across the AHK Group, and as such, must deliver operational excellence given the intrinsic value of the commodities being analysed.

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.

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 Essential

• High level of expertise in the analysis of precious metals across a wide and varying range of metalliferous commodities.
• Understanding and knowledge of precious metals analysis and having the ability to pass this down via training this knowledge.
• Able to process large data sets to reach conclusions.
• Effective people management skills.
• Effective project management skills.

Required Competencies

• Able to critically review technical information and spot root causes and suggest solutions.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to focus on meeting given deadlines.
• Able to work independently and take the initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively in a range of different formats and at all levels in the organisation.

Required Work Experience

• Substantial experience in a commercial analytical laboratory environment.
• A proven track record in people management.

Required Qualifications

• Higher National Education level knowledge or equivalent vocational experience.
• Further scientific qualifications of interest.

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.