Chemical Engineering Graduate

Chart Industries; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Hull is offering a Graduate Programme designed for new engineering graduates. The program includes eight 3-month placements across various business areas, enhancing critical skills required for a successful engineering career. Participants will gain hands-on experience, continue receiving mentoring from seasoned professionals, and have opportunities for growth in a diverse, global organization. This is an attractive option for those looking to kick-start their engineering careers in an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free onsite parking

Healthcare cash plan

Group Life Assurance plan

Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal

Cycle2Work programme

Financial planning and mortgage support

Opportunity to participate in ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a Chemical/Process Engineering Discipline.
• Able to work independently and within diverse teams.
• Willing to share best practices to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge through 8 x 3-month placements across core areas.
• Contribute to projects in a global team environment.
• Mentored by experienced leaders while transitioning to a permanent role.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Best practice sharing

Education

MEng or BEng (Hons) degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Our Graduate Programme follows the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) competencies and during the first two years of the programme you will develop your knowledge and skills in different areas of the business through 8 x 3 month placements in core areas such as design, research, contract engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field services; ensuring that you gain the knowledge, experience and skills required to reach Chartered status by IChemE. After your first two years in the programme you will move to a permanent role whilst continuing to receive mentoring from some of our most experienced and accredited leaders. Whilst you will be based in our Renfrew location, you will be part of our global team working on projects around the globe. Our UK programme also offers the opportunity to be part of our graduate led European network for engineering graduates.

What do you bring?

• Hold an MEng or BEng (Hons) degree in a Chemical/Process Engineering Discipline.
• Can operate autonomously, taking responsibility at early stages and work effectively in diverse teams.
• Will share best practice and learnings with others to influence new ways of working and improve processes.

We are passionate about attracting early career talent and value fresh ideas, perspectives, diversity and enthusiasm. The Engineering Graduate Programme, based at our Howden location in Renfrew, 15 minutes from Glasgow City Centre, offers a fantastic opportunity to accelerate learning with a variety of real life work experiences across different business areas. It offers a chance to build a career in a global organization with a worldwide reputation for engineering excellence and developing innovative solutions that help create a more sustainable world. You will learn new skills through assignments on exciting world‑leading engineering and manufacturing projects from day one that help deliver cutting‑edge technology that really counts. With a strong brand and rich heritage, the opportunities are endless, and we have the best in the business waiting to mentor and support your development. We operate in a diverse set of industries including infrastructure, power generation, oil & gas, wastewater, metals, mining and transportation. Over the last 12 months we have received a number of global and local externally recognised awards for our progress in innovation and sustainability.

The Products

Key products from our portfolio that you would work on include fans, rotary heaters, and compressors. As an established leader in the engineering and manufacturing of high‑performance air and gas handling solutions, we are now at the forefront of the energy transition offering products in Hydrogen, Emission Reduction and CCUS applications.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave.
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%.
• Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.
• Free onsite parking.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.
• Group Income Protection plan.
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal.
• Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
• Dedicated Spark Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations, etc.
• Financial planning & mortgage support.
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG 'Bright Future' initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non‑discriminatory fashion. Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.