What's the role?
We are on the lookout for the next generation of leaders in Operations (After Market Service, Global Manufacturing) and you can be part of it. As a high-performing and post-graduate talent, you can think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. We encourage you to question the status quo and share your ideas on how we can continuously improve our ways of working. Your curiosity and hunger for problem-solving can help us better our operational processes and make a difference in the world of construction.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day
What does the role involve?
This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding international operations leadership career. In this fast-tracked, 2 years program, you’ll be placed at the heart of our customer-focused business model, providing you with a first-hand experience in our core operations functions from day one where you get to engage with senior management and have a dedicated mentor to guide you.
Within the program you rotate through various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business and own your skills in different areas supporting your personal development.
The program is split into 3 main stages:
- 12 months as a Team Lead in a Plant or Tool Service Center, coordinating shopfloor activities or leading a production technology project as Lean Manager or Process Engineer in your home region.
- 6 months rotation in Digitalization, Lean, Quality, or Logistics project in a Plant or Tool Servie Center, focusing on Operational excellence.
- 6 months assignment on an international strategic project, breaking free from the confines of your home region and contributing to transformative initiatives on a global scale.
Our focus is on best-in-class products delivered in the most cost-effective, time-efficient and sustainable way. You can contribute to the sustainability cause by helping us reaching our goal of becoming the industry leader in circularity.
What do we offer?
Show us what you can do, and in return, we promise you the experience of a lifetime. We offer you a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and invaluable experiences that will shape your perspective and personal and professional development. On top of that, you’ll also take part in some fascinating courses and events:
- Introductory Global Summit: Experience 4 days at our global headquarters in Liechtenstein, featuring the presence of our Executive Board and Global Senior Leadership. The summit offers a comprehensive overview of our business, while fostering soft skill development and meaningful collaboration with fellow program participants.
- Social Project Summit: 7 days dedicated to building a better future , with contribution to a hands-on, high-impact community project. This experience offers the chance to immerse yourself in a different culture while actively improving living conditions for those in need.
- Leadership Summit: An enriching learning journey in partnership with a renowned business school, featuring online modules and collaborative projects with fellow program participants. The experience concludes with a 5-day on-campus summit to deepen insights and to foster business and leadership skills.
We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:
- Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
- 6% employer pension contributions
- Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
- 33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
- Paid leave to work on charitable projects
- Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
- Different ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hours
- Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics
- Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teams
What you need is:
- (Soon to be) completed master’s degree in engineering, chemical, physics, or similar.
- You demonstrate a passion for Operations.
- You have just finished your internship or recently started your career and want an opportunity where you can perform well and progress.
- Multilingual – fluent in English and at least one other language, with international experience from work or studies abroad.
- Internationally mobile.
- A flexible team player, curious, dedicated, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire others.
- A global thinker, eager to learn, and keen on diverse cultural experiences and opportunities to work abroad.
Who should apply?
We have an excellent mix of people and some of our best account managers joined us with no experience. So, if you’ve never worked in sales or construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter what your background.
Click through the ‘Apply Now’ button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a few questions. If you meet our criteria, you’ll be invited to complete a short video interview.
This recruitment process consists of a minimum of 2 interviews and an Assessment Centre
If you need any support with your application please contact e1teamresourcing@hilti.com
- Application deadline: October 2025.
- Interviews: August 2025 - October 2025
- Assessment Centre: 6th November 2025
To find out more visit: https://careers.hilti.group/en/what-we-do/early-careers/recent-graduates/global-management-development-program/
Hilti is where your best belongs. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the contributions of all our team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or family status.
If we don't have a suitable role for you at the moment, we will keep you in our talent pool for the future so your recruitment process might take a bit longer but we'll be sure to stay in touch.
