Process Safety - Student Placement

Johnson Matthey; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Income protection

Critical Illness

Medical plans

Wellbeing discounts

Incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in the UK is offering a Process Safety Placement Student (12-month) at Royston or Brimsdown (Enfield). Start June/July 2027, on-site placement.

You will support process safety management strategies and gain exposure to HAZOP and LoPA. Ideal candidate is currently studying Chemical Engineering with 2:2 or above, eager to gain practical experience in manufacturing, with strong technical aptitude and good communication skills.

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.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Curious, proactive and motivated to learn.

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 supporting 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

Chemical engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Chemical Engineering degree with 2:2 or above

Job description

Process Safety - Student Placement page is loaded## Process Safety - Student Placementlocations: Royston - UK: Enfield - UKposted on: Heute ausgeschriebentime left to apply: Enddatum: 24. November 2026 (Noch 13 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung)job requisition id: R-015753Process Safety Placement Student (12-Month Placement)Location: Royston or Brimsdown (Enfield), UKJune/July 2027 Start for 12 Months On site PlacementAt 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!## **Overview of the Recruitment Process:*** Submit your CV and complete the application questions* Complete an online video competency interview* Attend an in-person Assessment Centre at our Royston site in February 2027**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 planAt 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.For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.#EVB#CVL#LI-AW1To submit your application, please click the \"Apply\" button online.All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice:. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.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.