Global Graduate Leadership Development Programme

targetjobs UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirax Group is offering a two-year rotational graduate program in Cheltenham. You will rotate across multiple business areas, gaining hands-on experience in sales engineering, manufacturing, project management, supply chain, and more.

The programme emphasizes customer‑obsessed thinking and real‑world impact across projects and teams. The role starts after an assessment centre (late 2026) for a September 2027 start, with extensive learning opportunities, mentors, and a structured development

Qualifications

• 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in STEM or business-related discipline.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Willingness to relocate to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Skills

Fast-track development

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

2:2 degree in STEM/business

Job description

Shape the Future. Make an Impact. Are you driven, curious and ready to kick-start your career in a global organisation? Our

Shape the Future. Make an Impact. Are you driven, curious and ready to kick-start your career in a global organisation? Our two-year rotational programme is designed to accelerate your development, providing hands-on experience across multiple business areas and prepare you for a rewarding long-term career within Spirax Group. During each placement, you'll be immersed in real-life roles, working on meaningful projects that create value for our customers and support sustainable solutions. With opportunities across sales engineering, manufacturing, production management, project management, supply chain, operations, and other commercial areas, you'll gain broad business exposure while building the foundations for a successful career at Spirax Group. As a customer‑obsessed business, we're looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative, commercially aware, and motivated to solve problems and make a real impact. We’re seeking ambitious graduates with a minimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a STEM or business‑related discipline, with full eligibility to work permanently in the UK without visa sponsorship now or in the future. You will be eager to grow and learn. You’ll be supported by a strong network of mentors, peers, and leaders, all committed to your success.

What You Can Expect

• Fast‑tracked development opportunities and structured training
• Exposure to cutting‑edge commercial, technical, and manufacturing projects
• A collaborative culture, focused on customer‑centric solutions
• Opportunities to contribute to business performance and real‑world outcomes
• Experience working with colleagues across different teams, functions, and regions

What You’ll Get In Return

In return, you’ll receive a seriously competitive salary, plus a bonus to help you get started. Company benefits are country‑specific but are all highly competitive.

We’re proud of our culture and the inclusive environment we’ve built. If you’re passionate about learning, pushing boundaries and finding solutions, you’ll thrive here.

Development is a key part of the programme and you’ll have access to extensive learning opportunities including external training, internal development sessions and dedicated learning events where graduates will fly to the UK to learn, collaborate and build their networks.

The programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for future opportunities within the business, in areas such as External Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Operations and other key business functions.

Assessment centres will be held in late November 2026. This programme will start in September 2027 and be based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Successful applicants will be required to relocate to Cheltenham for the duration of their first placement. We may close early depending on the number of applications, therefore we encourage early applications.

Key Requirements

• 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in STEM or business-related discipline
• Full eligibility to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to support candidates on Student or Graduate visas.
• Full‑UK driving licence preferred; candidates actively working towards obtaining their licence will also be considered
• Willingness to relocate to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire