Graduate Programme – Future Leader

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

Join an exclusive crew of just 10 graduates each year and embark on an epic three-year adventure You’ll rotate through three exciting 12-month placements, each in a different corner of our global business. Every step of the way, you’ll experience new challenges, cultures, and teams.

This isn’t just any graduate program—it’s our fast-track leadership scheme, designed to catapult you toward a future leadership role at IMI. Whether you see yourself as a Managing Director, General Manager, Sales Director, or another key player, we’ll equip you with the hands-on experience and real-world impact needed to get there.

Throughout the Programme, you will have the Opportunity to:

• Gain a global perspective through our international placements, giving you valuable commercial and operational experience.
• Develop your skills through our formal training, mentoring and on-the-job learning.
• Gain valuable exposure to senior leadership, attend leadership meetings and work on high-impact projects.
• Receive regular feedback to help you continuously improve.
• Lead major projects, apply your skills in real-world scenarios and demonstrate your leadership potential.
• Create a supportive network of future leaders – you and your cohort can collaborate and support each other throughout your careers.

Work Environment: Because of the hands-on nature of this role and the exciting goals we’re aiming to achieve, we’ll need our Future Leaders to be on-site, right in the heart of the action

A Day In The Life

• Follow all HSE protocols and contribute to creating a safe working environment.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at improving processes, products, or operations.
• Develop your knowledge of our customers and markets by engaging directly with them and identifying solutions to their challenges.
• Collaborate with mentors and supervisors to develop personal and professional skills.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to develop innovative solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to foster trust and alignment.
• Communicate progress and challenges effectively to supervisors and team members.

The responsibilities listed above give you a general idea of what you might be working on, but depending on the department or project, you could find yourself exploring even more. One thing's for sure: no matter where you land, you’ll be contributing to meaningful work and learning something fresh along the way

Critical Competencies For Success:

• Demonstrates a strong curiosity and analytical mindset, with a passion for problem-solving.
• Possesses a growth-oriented mindset, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and development.
• Exhibits comfort and proficiency in technical thinking, applying a structured approach to complex challenges.
• Shows a commitment to both personal and professional growth, actively pursuing development opportunities.
• Values diversity in experiences, embracing new challenges and opportunities for learning.
• Holds a degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

Individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the job requirements.  Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. 

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.