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.