Junior Process Engineer (Gas/ Hydrogen)- £32,000- £38,000- Southern England
The Role
Are you a Chemical Engineering graduate looking to build your career on a complex, high-performing production site? Ready to turn your technical knowledge into real-world impact within gas and hydrogen processing?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Process Engineer to join a major UK energy operation and grow your skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.
As a Junior Process Engineer, you will support the safe and efficient running of process systems across a large-scale COMAH site. Working closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams, this role offers valuable hands-on experience while building technical expertise. The position also provides exposure to both day-to-day plant operations and future-focused energy projects, helping shape the transition to low-carbon solutions.
This role offers variety, from solving real-time plant challenges to supporting improvement projects and hydrogen initiatives.
Apply today and take your first step into your career in a future-focused energy business.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to operations, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for optimisation
Support process design work for plant modifications and projects
Assist with commissioning activities and planned shutdowns
Develop project scopes, schedules, and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards
Support performance reporting and forecasting activities
Assist with maintenance planning and reliability improvements
Get involved in hydrogen and low-carbon energy developments
The Company
Our client operates one of the UK’s largest onshore gas storage and processing facilities. The site handles complex processes such as separation, compression, and liquefaction.
With major investment planned, the business is expanding into hydrogen and low-carbon energy. This means the Junior Process Engineer joining the team will be part of an organisation actively working towards a net zero future.
The Benefits:
Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
Hands-on experience in a complex and highly regulated environment
Exposure to both operations and project engineering
Clear development opportunities as a Junior Process Engineer
Involvement in future energy and hydrogen projects
Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth
The Person
Degree in Chemical Engineering (2:1 or above)
0–3 years’ experience (including placements) in a relevant industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident working within a team environment
Well organised and keen to build technical knowledge
Understanding of process engineering principles
Interest/experience in hydrogen or low-carbon energy is beneficial