Early Careers

Graduates​

​We have some incredible career opportunities for committed STEM & Business graduates to join our two year Global Graduate Leadership Development Programme and become part of the future of our FTSE 100 business and global engineering Group.​

You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in three key areas of our global business; Manufacturing, Commercial Sales and Business. One of these 8 month placements will be fully funded, in a country of your choice for a period of 6 months! 

Global Graduate Leadership Development Programme
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Whilst undertaking challenging ‘real life’ roles and projects with purpose, you will be fully supported and developed into a leader of the future.  ​

Supported by a dedicated Early Careers team, knowledgeable managers, a senior mentor and our graduate alumni, you’ll quickly find your strengths and an area of the business to match them once you’ve completed the programme.​

We want to see a real passion for people. As one of our future leaders, this is key, alongside an interest in engineering and business. You’ll need a minimum 2:2 honours (or equivalent) in a degree related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths or Business and eligibility to work permanently within the UK without requiring a visa.

To get the most from the programme, we would recommend that your first placement takes place in Cheltenham – the UK Sales Hub, home to our brand-new sustainably built Group Headquarters and our largest manufacturing site. Flexibility and mobility within the UK is necessary for all candidates. 

In return, you’ll receive a seriously competitive salary, plus a bonus to help you get started. Company benefits are country specific, but all are highly competitive. We’re proud of how we work, so if you’re passionate about working in an inclusive culture, pushing boundaries and finding solutions, you’ll thrive in our world.

Development is crucial to supporting you in your career and we supply it in bucket-loads! From external training to internal learning sessions and even a global graduate conference.

Year in Industry

Spirax Group is passionate about Early Careers, with various programmes available across the business aimed at differing stages of people’s career journeys. Our Year-in-Industry Programme is a growing scheme, providing University students with the opportunity to take on an exciting and challenging journey, working alongside over 10,000 colleagues across 67 countries.

Our Programme includes a wide range of roles across our business based in Cheltenham, UK. Each year provides different opportunities across the business and we welcome applications no matter what you’re studying.

We're always on the lookout for new talent.

Our 2026 Year in Industry placements include the following:

  • IT Project Management
  • IT Business Analytics
  • IT Architecture
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Environment, Health & Safety
  • Business Development
  • Business Transformation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Data Science & Analytics.

If you’re passionate about gaining knowledge, experience and working collaboratively in a forward-thinking, inclusive and sustainable business then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Upon completion of your Year in Industry placement with us, you could then remain permanently with Spirax Group following the completion of your degree!

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