Process Safety Placement — 12‑Month Role (Royston, Hybrid)

Johnson Matthey Plc; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Life Assurance

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Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc in Royston, UK, invites a Process Safety Placement Student to join our Royston site for a 12-month placement starting June/July 2027. You will help implement process safety management strategies and gain exposure to HazOp and LoPA methodologies.

The role offers hands-on experience in maintaining process safety registers, supporting hazard studies, contributing to engineering standards, and promoting safety awareness across site teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Safety

Hazop

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Johnson Matthey Plc in Royston, UK, invites a Process Safety Placement Student to join our Royston site for a 12-month placement starting June/July 2027. You will help implement process safety management strategies and gain exposure to HazOp and LoPA methodologies.

The role offers hands-on experience in maintaining process safety registers, supporting hazard studies, contributing to engineering standards, and promoting safety awareness across site teams.