Sulzer

This four-year apprenticeship in Falkirk combines a full-time foundational college year with three years of onsite development, where you will support high-voltage engineering projects through schedule management, stakeholder communication, and operational administration.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 roleStart your career at Sulzer’s Falkirk Service Centre, the specialist hub for high‑voltage testing, repair and refurbishment of large industrial equipment. This is where complex, heavy‑duty engineering comes to life - and as an apprentice, you’ll work alongside expert engineers and project managers, learning hands‑on skills and knowledge that help power major industries across the UK and beyond. Our Project Manager Apprenticeship gives you real life experience, exposure to a variety of business projects and the chance to build solid technical skills in a professional engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative support to teams or managers Assist with creating and updating project plans, schedules, and timelines Communicate project updates to stakeholders and team members Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems Input and update information using internal systems and spreadsheets Act as a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries Communicate professionally via email, phone, and face-to-face Support customer or stakeholder queries and escalate where required Assist with improving administrative processes and ways of working Support business operations such as procurement, invoicing, or project management Help monitor KPIs and produce basic performance reports  What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about engineering and ready to learn. You’ll be a great fit if you have: 3 National 5’s (passes), including Maths and English Motivation to learn and develop new skills Good time‑management and organisational ability A positive, flexible attitude and strong attention to detail Prior business administration or project management experience isn’t required - just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to get involved.  What we offer youCompetitive apprentice pay that increases as you progress Mentoring and support from experienced professionals Opportunities to work with modern technology and innovative applications Sponsored education with pathways to higher qualifications Potential short placements at other UK sites Opportunities to work with teams or customers internationally Strong potential for a permanent role on successful completion Long‑term development and progression routes within Sulzer A UK-wide apprentice community of more than 80 peers 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) Company pension scheme What Will Your Time as an Apprentice Look Like?Year 1 – Full‑Time CollegeYou’ll spend your first year at college working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 engineering qualification. This gives you the foundation knowledge and core skills you’ll need before joining the team on-site.Years 2, 3 & 4 – On‑Site DevelopmentFrom your second year onwards, you’ll be based within our engineering teams. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, apply what you’ve learned, and continue your studies towards a Level 3 qualification and your final Apprenticeship Standard. Throughout this time you’ll receive regular mentoring, internal training, and opportunities to broaden your experience across different engineering tasks.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.

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Based at Sulzer’s Birmingham HQ Service Centre, this apprenticeship provides foundational experience in technical administration, supporting engineering workflows, logistics, and document management while offering a path toward a permanent career.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 roleStart your career at Sulzer’s Birmingham HQ Service Centre, the hub of our UK operations and home to world‑class engineering, customer support and service delivery teams. This apprenticeship is perfect for someone who’s organised, proactive and eager to learn how a busy technical service centre runs behind the scenes. You’ll gain real administrative experience while supporting the teams that keep major engineering projects moving.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide day‑to‑day administrative support to workshop, engineering and management teams.Help manage incoming enquiries, emails and phone calls, ensuring they reach the right people promptly.Assist with scheduling jobs, creating work orders and updating internal systems.Prepare documents, reports and basic spreadsheets to support operational workflows.Help maintain accurate records for jobs, parts, orders, and compliance documentation.Support purchasing and logistics tasks, such as raising purchase orders and tracking deliveries.Assist with reception duties, welcoming visitors and contractors to the service centre.Learn to use industry-standard software, internal systems and digital tools.Help organise meetings, training sessions and internal events.Contribute to continuous improvement by keeping processes and paperwork tidy, accurate and consistent.Job Qualifications5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths.Strong communication skills with a professional, confident approach.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to completing an apprenticeship in administration.Eligibility to work in the UK.What we offer youIncreasing pay throughout the apprenticeshipMentoring and support from expert techniciansTraining and development programmeWork with new technologies and exciting applicationsSponsored educational opportunities and pathways to higher educationOpportunity to complete part of your apprenticeship at another site in the UKOpportunity to work abroad with customers all over the worldPotential for a permanent role with Sulzer upon successful completion of the apprenticeshipContinuous progression within the companyApprentice community of over 80 apprentices across the UK33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidaysPension planSulzer 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.

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