Process/Chemical Engineering Placement

RWE; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy producer is offering a 13-month industrial placement in Chemical Engineering at their plant in Glenrothes, commencing June 2026. The role involves monitoring plant performance, data analysis, and chemical testing, with a salary of £25,250 per annum and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates are pursuing a related degree and possess strong interpersonal skills. Application deadline is 31.10.2025.

Benefits

Salary of £25,250 per annum

Personal retirement savings plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits like Dental Plan and Health Cash Plan

Occupational Health support

Qualifications

• Studying for a degree which includes a placement year.
• Interest in chemistry and plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance through data analysis.
• Collect samples and undertake chemical testing.
• Provide recommendations for performance improvements.
• Implement solutions to optimise commercial performance.
• Lead on a project to improve site performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Chemical testing

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related subject

Job description

About the role

Are you interested in a 13 month process/chemical engineering placement starting June 2026 with one of the UK’s largest energy producers? We have an exciting industrial placement opportunity at our Markinch Combined Heat and Power plant for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!

RWE Generation‘s Markinch CHP station is the largest of its type in the UK. The biomass plant produces up to 55 MW with the ability to export steam to customers, such as our state-of-the-art Energy Centre providing local district heating as part of the Glenrothes Energy Network.

During your placement, you will:

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance through data analysis & interpretation and report it to partners
• Collect samples on site and undertake chemical testing as part of environmental quality monitoring
• Provide recommendations for improvements, with support from colleagues
• Implement solutions to optimise asset’s commercial performance
• Lead on a chemistry/engineering based project to improve site performance.

This placement will include project support opportunities, growing your exposure and experience internal and external to the company.

You will attend courses, workshops and on the job training for your personal development.

Job Requirements and Experience

• Ideally, the degree you are studying will be Chemical Engineering. However, if you are studying for a degree in a related subject, and you have an interest in chemistry and plant performance, we would love to hear from you!
• Your degree must include a placement year as part of it
• Please include a CV and cover letter when applying.

Your Benefits

• A salary of £25,250 per annum
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need

To view a preview of our benefits site ‘YourHub’ and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit https://www.edenred.co.uk/campaigns/rwe-yourhub/index.html

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90917.application period: 31.10.2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications. Any questions? [e-mail]

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Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Essential Information

The Assessment Centre will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 face to face in Swindon at RWE UK Head Office.

Accommodation will be booked on your behalf and travel subsidised by RWE. The evening prior to the Assessment Centre a meal will be held in Swindon of which you will be required to attend.