Chemical Engineering Rotational Programme (2026)

Air Products; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial gases is seeking candidates for their Chemical Engineering Rotational Programme in Chertsey. This three-year journey involves rotating through various assignments, gaining hands-on experience in process engineering, operations, and safety. Ideal candidates should be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026 with a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful sustainability projects, mentorship, and skill development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Mentorship and training

Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Diverse roles exploration

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• At least one rotation will be at a plant site.
• Strong academic record (2:1 or above or local equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three 12-month assignments.
• Gain hands-on experience in various engineering areas.
• Work on projects that advance sustainability and innovation.

Skills

Leadership and campus involvement

Strong academic record

Internship, Co-op, or Industrial Placement experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Chemical Engineering Rotational Programme (2026)

Air Products

Chertsey

£41,082 per year - estimated ?

Contract

Full time

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At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Are you ready to design, build, and innovate?

Join Air Products, a global leader in industrial gases and sustainable energy solutions and take your first step towards shaping the future. With operations in 50+ countries and a mission to drive cleaner energy and sustainability, we offer more than a job—we offer impact.

About the Programme

Our Career (rotational) Development Programme (CDP) is a three-year journey for ambitious chemical engineers (0-2 years' work experience). You'll rotate through three 12-month assignments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as, but not limited to the following. At least one rotation will be at a plant site, giving you real-world exposure.

• Process Engineering / Process Systems Engineering
• Plant Operations
• Optimization Engineering
• Applications Engineering
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Project Engineering
• At least one rotation will be at a plant site, giving you real-world exposure.

Potential locations may include, but are not limited to, the following. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Basingstoke
• Carrington
• Chertsey
• Crewe
• Ellesmere Port
• Hull
• Walkden

Why You'll Love It

• Work on projects that advance sustainability and innovation
• Build technical and leadership skills with mentorship and training
• Explore diverse roles to discover your passion
• Join a culture built on Understanding Integrity Passion

What We're Looking For

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering
• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
• Strong academic record (e.g., 2:1 or above or local equivalent)
• Internship, Co-op, or Industrial Placement experience is a plus
• Leadership and campus involvement

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.