Process Safety

Johnson Matthey Plc; Royston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in Royston is offering a 12-month Process Safety Placement Student role. You will support process safety management at the Royston site, gain exposure to HAZOP/LOPA, and help maintain safety documentation while promoting safety awareness across teams.

The placement targets final-year or early-stage Chemical Engineering students with a strong interest in process safety and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid and flexible working options are mentioned where applicable.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Chemical Engineering degree with 2:2 or above.
• Interest in gaining practical experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong technical aptitude in process safety and risk management.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Process Safety Management strategies at the Royston site.
• Assist with process safety activities and gain exposure to HAZOP and LoPA methodologies.
• Help maintain process safety registers and support key safety documentation.
• Support completion of actions arising from hazard studies and audits.
• Contribute to engineering standards and process hazard analysis programmes.
• Promote process safety awareness across site teams.

Skills

Process safety knowledge

Hazard analysis (HAZOP/LOPA)

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Chemical Engineering degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Process Safety Placement Student (12-Month Placement)

Location: Royston, UK (On Site)

June/July 2027 Start for 12 Months Placement

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Process Safety Placement Student, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role

• Supporting the implementation of Process Safety Management strategies at the Royston site.
• Assisting with process safety activities and gaining exposure to HAZOP and LoPA methodologies.
• Helping maintain process safety registers and supporting key safety documentation.
• Supporting completion of actions arising from hazard studies and audits.
• Contributing to engineering standards and process hazard analysis programmes.
• Promoting process safety awareness across site teams.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

• Currently studying towards a Chemical Engineering degree with an expected 2:2 or above.
• Interest in gaining practical experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in process safety and risk management.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work collaboratively.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Curious, proactive and motivated to learn. Even if you only match some of the skills, we would love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Competitive retirement savings
• Company matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical plans/health assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
• Competitive annual incentive plan

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief