Business & Operational Excellence Graduate

## Business & Operational Excellence Graduate Apply:
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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
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** 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      
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* 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.*
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* 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