Management Development Programme

30% of our Operational Managers are former members of our highly successful Graduate Scheme, including our Operations Director and the Divisional Director for the BP Contract

Our unique scheme offers a 2 year programme of structured training and development with successful Graduates being promoted to the position of (Location Transport Manager) or a similar management position within 2 years

HOYER is the market leader in the distribution of petroleum products across 11 European countries, including the United Kingdom. Our focus is on safety and quality, and we pride ourselves in delivering a world class service. Our ability to achieve high standards and an outstanding performance is totally dependent on our people, at every level in our organisation.

Our Management Development Scheme provides graduates with first-hand experience of managing and leading people, as well as operational responsibility and accountability from an early stage.

The Scheme

• Starting salary of £28,000 
• Join the company as a ‘Management Trainee’, completing placements within the Huddersfield Control Centre (HCC), a Support Function (typically HR, Projects, Finance or Fleet) and field locations supporting the Location Transport Manager.
• Hands on experience in a variety of Operational roles and involvement in business-wide projects with autonomy and responsibility from an early stage
• Operational and leadership experience in a rapidly growing organisation and fast paced Unionised environment
• Structured training and development
• Exposure to key operational areas to develop your management capabilities. You will have an outgoing personality and be capable of influencing others and working on your own and as part of a team. You will have the ability not only to challenge the status quo but also to drive through improvements. You will be flexible in your approach to work and possess a highly analytical mind and be comfortable with numbers, as detailed financial appraisal is an essential part of all our managerial positions. You will have a strong determination to succeed in a demanding environment and be able to demonstrate potential business acumen and an ability to think on your feet.

Person Specification

You will have an outgoing personality and be capable of influencing others and working on your own and as part of a team. You will have the ability not only to challenge the status quo but also to drive through improvements. You will be flexible in your approach to work and possess a highly analytical mind and be comfortable with numbers, as detailed financial appraisal is an essential part of all our managerial positions. You will have a strong determination to succeed in a demanding environment and be able to demonstrate potential business acumen and an ability to think on your feet.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate leadship ability
• Driving licence
• Must be geographically mobile
• Strong English/Maths skills       
• 2:1 degree (preferably Business or Logistics)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages)

Application Window

The scheme is open to applicants to apply between the end of November and the end of January each year, to start in September. Please see our Job Vacancies Page during this window to apply.