Mechanical Engineering Rotational Programme (2026)

Air Products; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company in the UK is offering a rotational development program for recent mechanical engineering graduates. This three-year program includes three 12-month assignments, allowing participants to gain practical experience in areas such as design, operations, and project engineering. Candidates should have a strong academic record and demonstrate leadership involvement. This opportunity aims to prepare ambitious engineers for a successful career in an innovative and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Strong academic record (e.g., 2:1 or above or local equivalent).
• Internship/co-op experience is a plus.
• Leadership and campus involvement.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three 12-month assignments gaining hands-on experience.
• Work in various engineering areas including design and operations.
• Engage in problem-solving and project management.

Skills

Design and Maintenance

Plant Operations and Manufacturing

Production and Project Engineering

Operations Excellence

Mechanical Integrity

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our Career (rotational) Development Programme (CDP) is a three-year journey for ambitious mechanical engineers (0-2 years' experience). You’ll rotate through three 12-month assignments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as, but not limited to:

Areas of Experience

• Design and Maintenance
• Plant Operations and Manufacturing
• Production and Project Engineering
• Start-up & Commissioning
• Operations Excellence and Mechanical Integrity

Qualifications

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

About Air Products

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. 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.

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.