Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role
Location: To maximise your exposure to our teams and operations, this is a UK-wide rotational programme, with placements across our UK sites with the potential for international placements.
About Sulzer Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. For over 200 years, we’ve been at the forefront of fluid engineering and chemical processing, delivering sustainable solutions that shape a better future. With a global workforce of over 13,000 professionals across 160 world-class facilities, we generate CHF 3.2 billion in revenue and are proudly listed on the Swiss Exchange. As a Top Employer 2024, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.
Overview of the Graduate Programme
Our Engineering & Technical Graduate Programme is a two-year rotational scheme designed to give you broad exposure across Sulzer’s engineering functions. You’ll rotate through multiple UK sites and departments, gaining hands‑on experience in:
- Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Project Delivery
This programme is aligned with Sulzer’s Service Centre of the Future strategy, giving you the opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, receive formal mentoring, and benefit from structured development pathways tailored to your career goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovative enhancements in the workplace, considering emerging technologies and process advancements
- Research and recommend marketplace technologies and process improvements
- Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and deliver project plans against agreed milestones
- Manage project risks to ensure timely delivery and minimal disruption to service
- Deliver engineered solutions in the repair, service, and retrofit of rotating equipment
- Provide technical advice and support to internal stakeholders across the UK
Competencies
- Commercial acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Relationship and stakeholder management
- Influencing and negotiation
- Critical decision-making
- Multi-level communication
- Technical knowledge of rotating equipment
Behaviours
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Willingness to learn
- Inclusive and collaborative
- Results-driven
- Measured By Delivery of projects/tasks against agreed milestones
- Effective management of project risks
- Development Opportunities
Development Opportunities
- Strategic project management
- Industrial development
- Global technology exposure
- Operational insight
- Interaction with Sulzer’s Senior Leadership Team
- Formal mentoring
- Enrichment modules to support leadership capabilities
- Learning and development via Sulzer Learning Pathways
What You Bring
- A 2:2 degree or above in mechanical, industrial, or process engineering
- Passion for technology and innovation
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Adaptability and willingness to travel across the UK
- A valid passport and full UK driving licence
Key Dates to Remember
Applications close: 31st December 2026
Screening calls: January 2027
Assessment centres/interviews: February 2027
What we offer you
- Competitive graduate salary and company-wide bonus scheme
- Comprehensive rotational engineering exposure across multiple disciplines and locations
- Mentorship from Sulzer’s technical experts
- Structured learning and development programme
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle products
- Exclusive Costco membership and discounted personal car leasing
- Free, secure onsite parking with EV charging points
- Travel and accommodation support for placements
- Application For Associate Membership (AMIMechE)
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.
Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference!
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Contact Details:
E260 Sulzer (UK) Holdings Ltd. Recruitment Team
