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.
Are you passionate about developing early talent and supporting people at the start of their careers? We’re looking for a highly organised, people‑focused Early Careers Coordinator to join our team on a maternity cover basis, based in Leeds.
Start date: June (to allow for handover)
Contract: Fixed-term, 14 months
Reporting to: Learning & Development Manager
This role plays a key part in delivering a positive experience for our graduates and apprentices across Sulzer’s UK operations. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy and being the central point of coordination for early careers programmes.
What you’ll be doing
Coordinating and supporting Sulzer’s early careers programmes, including graduates and apprentices
Acting as a key point of contact for early careers participants, providing guidance and support throughout their journey
Managing programme activities such as inductions, rotations, development milestones and key events
Maintaining accurate early careers records and tracking progression and outcomes
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure a smooth and consistent early careers experience
Working closely with the Learning & Development Manager and the Leeds‑based L&D team to ensure programmes run effectively
About you
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident managing your own workload, diary and priorities
A clear, professional communicator who enjoys working with people
Comfortable using HR or learning systems (experience with learning platforms is a plus)
Location, travel & flexibility
Leeds will be your primary working location, with hybrid working available (office and home)
Some UK travel required, primarily to Birmingham, with occasional travel to Aberdeen and other UK locations
Planned travel only, with occasional overnight stays – no last‑minute “drop‑everything” requests
Full UK driving licence required
Competitive base salary.
Flexitime policy supporting a balanced and flexible approach to working hours.
33 days annual leave .
Defined pension contribution.
Medicash healthcare plan, helping cover everyday costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy, plus a range of wellbeing benefits.
Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support when you need it.
Wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle, with access to apply for Costco membership.
Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
Modern working environment – Our Leeds site is undergoing a significant renovation, creating a refreshed, high‑quality and modern workspace.
Onsite facilities – Enjoy a 24/7 gym, subsidised canteen, vending machines, and an active Sports & Social Club.
Support for veterans, reservists and cadet adult volunteers – Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoD’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively welcomes ex‑military personnel.
Why join us?
A meaningful role shaping the experience of future talent
High levels of autonomy and trust in how you manage your time
Supportive, collaborative L&D team with a structured handover
Opportunity to gain broad exposure across learning and development activities
About Sulzer
Sulzer is a global engineering company specialising in fluid engineering and chemical processing solutions for industries that are essential to everyday life, including energy, water and manufacturing.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 13,500 people worldwide across 160 locations, generating CHF 3.5 billion in annual turnover. Our technologies help customers improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and support the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy.
We’re proud to be recognised as a 2026 Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, certified in 11 countries, including the UK. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to high‑quality people practices, learning and development, and creating a workplace where people can thrive.
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.
