Junior Consultant, Process Improvement
Made in the Midlands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leeds • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Junior
About the role
- Shadowing experienced consultants to build consulting skills on live projects
- Learning and applying effective tools to identify problems, solve them, and drive performance
- Engaging in real improvement work, not just theory
- Building strong relationships with both clients and teammates
- Progressing through a structured development pathway, including official LCS certification, with training, coaching, and hands-on learning
- Observing manufacturing operations to understand how processes work in detail
- Participating in client workshops, contributing ideas, and capturing key insights
- Collecting and analysing data to identify issues and opportunities
- Supporting process redesign and operational streamlining, ensuring recommendations lead to action
- Assisting project managers in keeping projects on track and running smoothly
- Helping to produce reports, dashboards, and presentations that demonstrate impact
- Contributing to internal projects, systems, and business development initiatives
Requirements
- A relevant degree (minimum 2:1) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Maths, or similar
- Candidates with strong practical skills and a passion for problem solving will also be considered
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using spreadsheets and Microsoft Teams
- Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for growth
- Adaptability and ability to manage multiple tasks in changing environments
- Willingness to travel across Yorkshire
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
Benefits
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
- Generous holiday allowance (25 days + one additional Fluere Day at Christmas)
- Hybrid working arrangement (office, home, and client sites)
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Official accreditation in process improvement through the LCS pathway
- Significant growth potential with opportunities to progress rapidly within the company
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysisproblem solvingprocess redesignoperational streamliningreportingdashboard creationpresentation skills
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingproactive attitudeadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
LCS certification