IMI Graduate Programme – Engineering and Operations

IMI plc
At IMI were not just creating solutions; were building careers. So unlock your potential: do work that matters grow with us and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

Here you can make a real difference solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving youll help create solutions the world depends on.
But its not just about the work its about how you grow. We encourage curiosity make learning part of everyday life and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward.
We believe in nurturing your wellbeing too with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI youll find a supportive collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

Role Overview
Grow thrive and create impact as a graduate at IMI

Turn ambition into action on our two-year Engineering & Operations Graduate Programme.

This is more than a graduate programme. Its an opportunity to accelerate your development gain international experience and build a career with global opportunities.

From day one youll take on real responsibility contribute to meaningful projects and help solve complex challenges that keep some of the worlds most demanding operations running while working alongside experienced teams. Through placements across Engineering Operations and Commercial youll develop technical expertise build business insight and gain a deep understanding of our global organisation. Youll gain first-hand experience of how innovative products technologies and processes are developed through Engineering and how Operations brings them to life through manufacturing excellence continuous improvement and customer delivery.

As part of a select graduate cohort youll work alongside colleagues from around the world take on new challenges and gain experiences that will shape your future career.

Successful applicants will join the programme in September 2027

What youll experience

Year 1: Build strong foundations in Engineering or Operations at one of our sites in your home country.
Year 2: Broaden your horizons through global experiences including at least one international assignment living and working in another country.
Rotations across Engineering Operations and Commercial.

Real projects with real responsibility and visible impact.

Graduate development workshops focused on leadership and business skills.

Exposure to AI and emerging technologies.

A dedicated senior sponsor.

Global graduate conferences and networking opportunities.

A career that takes you places

Global mobility is at the heart of this programme.

Youll need the flexibility and willingness to relocate for placements both within your home country and return youll gain experiences few graduates have access to so early in their careers working in different environments experiencing new cultures and building a truly global perspective.

Develop into a future leader

Where could your career take you

At IMI there are many paths to explore. Whether your interests lead you towards Engineering Operations Commercial or leadership youll gain the experience and perspective to shape a career thats right for you.

For graduates who demonstrate exceptional potential our Catalyst programme offers an accelerated pathway towards future leadership roles across IMI.

What were looking for

Were looking for ambitious graduates who are eager to learn motivated by challenge and excited by the opportunity to make an impact.

Youll have:

A degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline (or due to achieve this by September 2027).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Curiosity resilience and a drive to learn and grow.

Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Evidence of teamwork and leadership potential through university projects work experience sport societies or other extracurricular activities.

The flexibility and willingness to relocate both within your home country and internationally as part of the programme.

Our application process

1. Online application

Submitting your application is simple all you need to do is apply to the relevant role on our website in a country where you hold a right to work by answering a few questions and uploading your CV!

2. Screening interview:

Should your application be shortlisted you will be invited to have a short informal screening interview with one of our Talent Acquisition specialists.

3. Virtual Assessment Centre

If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to one of our virtual assessment centres. With a combination of both group and independent activities our assessment centres are a chance for you to get to know IMI ask questions and for us to learn a bit more about you.

4. Offer

If your application is successful we will make you an offer to join IMIs graduate scheme in September 2027

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 behaviours or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics
IMI expects the highest ethical standards in all business dealings with customers suppliers advisors employees and authorities in line with our Code of Conduct.
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.