Engineering
If you have technical capability, talent and qualifications, you could follow our Engineering track which will develop you towards a technical role such as a Senior Engineer or an Engineering Marketing Manager role in future.
Graduate Programme
This inclusive and exciting scheme offers a structured approach to explore possibilities and discover passions through first-hand experience.
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
We know there is a lot of choice out there for early careers, and researching and applying for different schemes takes time and energy, so thank you for considering Hilti!
This 3.5-year scheme with Hilti Great Britain is for recent graduates who want a structured approach to explore possibilities and discover their passions through first-hand experience. You will join a leading, trusted brand and contribute to our purpose of Making Construction Better from day one.
We have designed this Programme to give you an inspiring, engaging and rewarding start to your career. After a successful 18 months in a field-based sales account manager role, you will move into your chosen field to follow one of our graduate tracks. Upon successful completion of the Programme, you will be offered a permanent position and from there, the world is your oyster!
We encourage you to apply for the Graduate Programme with Hilti Great Britain if:
- You have graduated in the last two years, or you are preparing to graduate in 2025 – we will consider any discipline.
- You are a curious, highly adaptable and committed team player with excellent communication and social skills.
- You are willing to relocate for your initial Sales Account Manager role and again for your track roles, if required.
- You have a full, clean, manual UK driving licence.
SUPPORTED FROM DAY ONE
We want and enable you to succeed!
You will start your Hilti journey with a diverse cohort of graduates so you can inspire and lean on each other as you discover who you are and what you want to do while surrounded by friendly and approachable colleagues who will help you to learn, develop and achieve outstanding results.
GREAT TEAM, GREAT BENEFITS
This is your opportunity to join a global employer of choice where people and culture are the foundation of everything we do.
Your health, wellbeing and happiness are important to us, so we offer a comprehensive benefits package and other perks on top of competitive compensation.
- £31k starting salary + £1k signing bonus, with uncapped bonus potential in Sales Account Manager role
- Company vehicle for Sales Account Manager role (you can also use it in personal time)
- 6% company pension contribution
- Private healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing support
- 33 days' holiday (inc. bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days each year
- Additional time off for your birthday, volunteering and major life events
EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES
We empower you to progress!
The opportunities to learn and grow at Hilti are as extensive as our product range and we take an individualised approach to development. You will rotate through a variety of roles in the Graduate Programme, and we will empower you to leverage your strengths and work on new skills. You will also have a senior leader as a mentor and receive continuous and constructive feedback from your manager and other senior leaders.
OUR GRADUATE TRACKS
Sales Leadership
If you excel in your Sales Account Manager role and love building customer relationships, driving sales and developing people, then you could become a leader in our Sales function.
Marketing
The Marketing world at Hilti is vast and expanding to support our growth aspirations. Whether you are super creative or highly analytical, there are options to explore in branding, product management, pricing, digital and more.
Business & Operations
We want outstanding talent in all our functions, so we can create an individual career path in any function to match your strengths and passions. Business & Operations tracks include HR, Finance, Logistics and After Market Service.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the most questions about Hilti’s GB Graduate Scheme
The rotations for the Graduate Programme at Hilti Great Britain can be summarised as:
- 18 months in sales account manager role
- 6-month full-time project in functional track
- 12-18 months pre-landing position in functional track
We will ask you for your preferred track during the application process and will take your educational background into account. However, 12 months into the Programme, you will participate in a Development Centre which will identify your strengths and areas of development. We will then assign you to the track which best suits you, taking all these aspects into account.
Start dates are 1st April and 1st September, depending on your graduation date.
The first role on the Programme, Sales Account Manager, involves driving every day to visit customers, so it is essential you have a driving licence. By the time of your application, you must have a full, manual UK driving licence to be eligible.
Yes, our Graduate Programme is open to candidates who have graduated within the last 2 years or those who are in the final year of their studies at the time of application.
Applications for our February 2025 assessment centre are now open and will close on 9th December 2024.
- Apply online – Complete the online application form for the Graduate Programme. You will be asked to enter personal details, answer a few questions, and upload a copy of your CV.
- Video submission – If you are successful at the application stage, you will be asked to record a short video to introduce yourself and answer a couple of questions related to your interests and field of study. This video will be reviewed by multiple stakeholders at Hilti, so this part of the process will take some time.
- Assessment centre – If you are then selected for the assessment centre, you will be invited to join us in person in Manchester for a full day of exercises, interviews and networking. You will meet our senior leaders, and we will cover your travel expenses including a hotel stay if required.
We do not offer allowances specifically for relocation, but everyone who joins the Programme receives a £1,000 signing bonus in their first salary payment.
Yes, networking is key to your development and success so you will start your Hilti journey with a diverse cohort of colleagues who are also in the Graduate Programme at Hilti Great Britain. You will remain connected to this cohort and continue to develop your relationships throughout your Hilti career. You will also have a senior leader as a mentor who can offer advice, guidance and support based on their experience. They will also give you access to their own network to allow you to make even more connections.
Upon successful completion of the Programme, you will be offered a permanent position and from there, the world is your oyster! You will participate in development centres during the Programme which will support you in understanding and leveraging your strengths to decide which area of the business you want to land in after the Programme.
You can contact our Recruitment team on e1teamresourcing@hilti.com.
MEET OUR GRADUATES
Georgina
"I was given great support and training to develop skills in engineering, sales, business management, and practical demonstrations that allowed me to quickly become a high performing member of my team. I greatly benefited in learning more about our wider strategic direction through my mentor which led to my next role as a Product Manager. In three years since graduating, I have been involved in some of the largest construction projects in the UK, travelled to different countries, presented my work and successes at global forums, and built a network of colleagues and friends across the world."
Ella
"After attending the assessment centre in Manchester, I was sold on the company. Hilti stood out for its unique culture; it was supportive and encouraging so I was able to be myself and feel confident doing so. This positive experience is why I chose Hilti. In my two years with the company, I have had invaluable opportunities and experiences that have shaped my career path. Hilti has provided me with the guidance and skills I need to succeed. Now in my landing role, I am incredibly grateful for the solid start the structured programme has given me in my career."
Joel
“I received excellent training which equipped me with the basic technical skills and sales knowledge to get started in my first role. Since then, I have enjoyed being given ownership of topics such as systematic account development within my team and getting exposure to our solutions selling business. Aided by support from my mentor, these experiences enabled me to transition to a solutions consultant role. If you are looking for a graduate programme which supports continuous growth and challenges you to drive your own success, I cannot recommend it enough.”
LIFE AS AN ACCOUNT MANAGER
Your first 18 months in the GB Graduate Programme will be in a field-based sales account management role. This gives you first-hand experience of our direct sales model and allows you to get to grips with our products, services and customers. The knowledge and experience you gain from your time in the field will set you up for a successful future at Hilti. Watch this video to find out about life in the field...