Meet Dom Harvey, a Level 4 Project Management Apprentice at Sulzer, who truly embodies our Sulzer principles.

Dom has always been passionate about engineering. After completing his Level 3 extended diploma in electrical and electronic engineering, he knew he wanted to do an apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience and apply his theoretical knowledge.

When asked to reflect on his apprenticeship so far, Dom stated “From my first day I have been made to feel like a valued member of the team. I have been given continuous opportunities to learn and develop and am given acknowledgement and praise when I go above and beyond. I am constantly challenged and pushed to perform to the best of my ability, and I am given great support by all departments within my service centre”.

Since starting in September 2022, Dom has transitioned from a college leaver to a developing engineer, applying his knowledge in real-life scenarios. In our Apprentice Awards 2024 ceremony, Dom won the Outstanding Achievement award for his work on a high-profile project which generated over £192K in sales. Because of Dom’s commitment and drive, he is currently getting sponsored to complete a HND alongside his apprenticeship with goals to go on to study a degree afterwards.

Ellie has recently completed her Level 2- Engineering Technician, and is currently working towards an HNC, whilst working as a Quality Engineer.

In response to why she chose an apprenticeship, Ellie said that as she was good at Maths & Science, along with being hands on and creative, she felt that Engineering was a way to apply these attributes to her working life. She chose the apprenticeship route as she felt this was the best way to learn was in a practical application, whilst earning.

Demonstrating the variety of experiences within the role, Ellie explained that her biggest accomplishment so far is being trusted to go to Madrid to an external supplier to review some parts and their processes. She valued being trusted to showcase her knowledge in the workplace. Looking forward, Ellie is focused on achieving the best grade she can in her HNC and potentially going on to do a degree, to enable her to work to a high standard and demonstrate her passion for the business.

Sulzer Next Gen Celebrating Our Apprentices

In September 2024, we hosted our first Next Gen event, bringing together apprentices from across the UK and Nordics. This was a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore Sulzer’s core principles.

Event Highlights:

Building Connections – Team activities fostered collaboration and lasting relationships.

Life Skills for Success – Wellbeing sessions on financial confidence, resilience, and stress management.

Celebrating Achievements – Our first apprentice awards recognized outstanding contributions and potential.

We celebrated apprentices who showed dedication, passion, and growth.

At Sulzer, we are passionate about engineering and innovation. We specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions in fluid engineering, including pumps, services for rotating equipment, and separation, mixing, and application technology. Our work impacts various industries, from energy and water to food and pharmaceuticals. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834 and our customers benefit from years of experience and commitment to innovation through our network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centres across the globe. 

Interesting and unique facts about Sulzer:

• Founded in 1834, Sulzer boasts nearly two centuries of engineering innovation, making it one of the world's longest continuously operating engineering companies.
• Sulzer's technology has been used in projects related to space exploration, contributing to innovation beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• Sulzer has received various awards for its products, innovations, and commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a leading engineering company.