Overview
We are currently recruiting Trainee Process Operators to join our team at our integrated Fawley Refinery and Chemical Complex in Fawley, Hampshire, where you'll discover an intricate mass of valves, towers, exchangers and pipes, offering opportunities to challenge and extend your skills every day. You will join a team committed to safely producing the energy and chemical products that are essential to modern life, economic development and improved standards of living, while protecting our people, the environment and the well-being of the communities where we operate.
Responsibilities
* Fully qualified Process Operators are responsible for the safety, integrity and operation of local equipment, while running the plant safely and efficiently.
* Monitoring, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
* Equipment maintenance.
* Operating procedure and job pack updates. Incident / emergency response.
* Issuing permits for work to be carried out safely by others.
* Application of the online assessment process and progression through selection steps as described (see notes under application process).
Application Process
If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria following the closing date, you will be invited to take part in an online assessment. For candidates who successfully navigate the steps above, the final round encompasses a half day assessment at the Fawley site in November 2025. If your application is not successful at any stage we will let you know as soon as we can.
About ExxonMobil and the Role
ExxonMobil recognises that recruiting and developing the right people is key to our success and we look for applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitudes, capability and potential. Our processes are designed to be robust, engaging and consistent.
Benefits
* Salary and package: A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a starting salary of £35,423. As Trainees move to fully rotating shifts, they will receive an additional £15,144 annual shift allowance. After 12–18 months in the Company, a fully qualified Process Operator can expect opportunities to progress, including in Panel Operation, Event Coordination and Supervisory remits. Variable overtime opportunities exist.
* Training: Training – no prior experience required. Beginning in March 2026, a 10–12 week classroom-based school providing an overview of process operations at the Fawley Site, followed by modular site-based learning on an operational unit.
* Career progression: Our target is that a new recruit will be a fully qualified Shift Operator approximately one year from joining us.
* Other benefits: Defined Benefit Pension scheme, Share incentive plan, Private healthcare for employees and their families.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Hold a minimum of a C/4 grade GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language, Mathematics and Science.
* Hold a valid driving license permitting you to drive a manual car in the United Kingdom.
* Be over the age of 18 years on 2 March 2026.
* Willingness to work at height, in appropriate safety equipment (including breathing apparatus) and undertake 12-hour shift work (days & nights).
* Demonstrable attributes: commitment to high standards and safety in the workplace; leadership and decision-making capabilities; effective communication and teamwork; drive, motivation and ownership of tasks; numeracy and computer literacy; self-motivation and a desire to learn.
Note: Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Stay connected with us. Learn more at our website. Follow our channels for updates.
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