Business & Operational Excellence Graduate

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

At Sulzer, we’re more than just an engineering company-we’re one global team with a shared purpose. With over 200 years of innovation and 13,000+ employees across 160 sites, we deliver sustainable solutions that make a real impact. As a Top Employer 2024, we’re committed to developing future talent and offering meaningful career opportunities across our business.

Overview

Our two-year Business Operations Graduate Pathway offers rotational placements across Sulzer’s UK facilities, giving you broad exposure to our core operational functions:

• Quality (including LEAN / Continuous Improvement) • Procurement • Project Management • Operations • ESH • HR

You will contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with our facility of the future strategy-supported by experienced professionals, formal mentoring, and structured development tailored to your goals.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the Business Operations team, you will: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency • Contribute to the development and deployment of transformation programmes • Champion continuous improvement and embed operational excellence across departments • Support innovation in systems, processes, and technology • Promote a culture of improvement and operational excellence • Support audit standard development and compliance • Identify supply chain efficiencies and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives

What You will Bring

• A 2:2 degree or above in supply chain, operations, business management, or a related field • Strong project management and multitasking skills • Solid understanding of business and financial concepts • A proactive, innovative mindset • Flexibility to travel across UK sites and internationally • A valid passport

How to Apply

Ready to start your journey with Sulzer? Upload your CV via the application link in this advert.

Key Dates

• Applications close: 31st December 2026 • Screening calls: January 2027 • Assessment centres/interviews: February 2027

Early applications are encouraged. We may close applications early if we receive high interest. Please note: Visa/work permit support is not available for this role.

What we offer you

• Competitive graduate salary and company-wide bonus scheme • Comprehensive rotational experience across disciplines and locations • Travel and accommodation support for placements • Mentorship from Sulzer’s operational experts • Extensive learning and development via Sulzer Learning Pathways • Formal mentoring and enrichment modules to support leadership development • Interaction with Sulzer’s Senior Leadership Team • Access to Employee Assistance Programmes • Free onsite parking with EV charging points

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.