Overview
ExxonMobil is a leading energy company focused on innovating for a net-zero future. We are powered by a diverse workforce that takes pride in what we do and in what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses comes from the talent, curiosity and drive of our people who bring solutions daily to optimize our energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
We are recruiting Trainee Process Operators at our integrated Fawley Refinery and Chemical Complex in Fawley, Hampshire, where you will encounter an intricate mass of valves, towers, exchangers and pipes, offering opportunities to challenge and extend your skills. 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.
Our Offer
* A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a starting salary of £35,423.
* As Trainees move to fully rotating shift, they will receive an additional £15,144 annual shift allowance.
* After 12–18 months in the Company, a fully qualified Process Operator can progress and be promoted, including in areas such as Panel Operation, Event Coordination and Supervisory remits. Variable opportunities for overtime also exist.
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.
* Modular site-based learning on an operational unit to learn the specifics of the equipment you will operate (including shift exposure).
Our target is that a new recruit will be a fully qualified Shift Operator approximately one year from joining us.
The Role
Fully qualified Process Operators are responsible for the safety, integrity and operation of local equipment, while running the plant safely and efficiently.
Day to day activities may include the following:
* Equipment maintenance.
* Issuing permits for work to be carried out safely by others.
About you
* 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 2nd March 2026.
* Have a willingness to work at height, in appropriate safety equipment (including breathing apparatus) and undertake 12 hour shift work (Days & Nights).
Successful candidates should also be able to demonstrate:
* A commitment to high standards and safety in the workplace.
* Leadership and decision-making capabilities based on safety, reliability and business performance.
* Effective communication and team working skills.
* Drive, motivation and commitment to the ownership and completion of tasks.
* Numeracy skills and computer literacy.
* Self-motivation and a desire to learn.
Our Process
If you are interested, you can apply now.
The closing date for this opportunity is Sunday 12th October 2025, after which we will commence our assessment 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, our final round comprises 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.
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.
An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life.
We offer you:
* Share incentive plan
* Private healthcare for employees and their families
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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