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At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
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We are currently recruiting Trainee Process Operators to join our team at our integrated Fawley Refinery and Chemical Complex in Fawley, Hampshire, where you’ll discover an intricate mass of valves, towers, exchangers and pipes, offering endless opportunities to challenge and extend your skills every day. You will join a team committed to safely producing the energy and chemical products that are essential to modern life, economic development and improved standards of living, while protecting our people, the environment and the well-being of the communities where we operate.
Our Offer
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A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a starting salary of £35,423.
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As Trainee’s move to fully rotating shift, they will receive an additional £15,144 annual shift allowance.
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After 12 – 18 months in the Company, a fully qualified Process Operator can expect a range of opportunities to progress and be promoted, including in the areas of Panel Operation, Event Coordination and Supervisory remits. Variable opportunities for overtime also exist.
Training
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Beginning in September 2026, you will join a 12-week Process Foundation School, blending classroom, workshop, field-based and discussional learning, led by SMEs, designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge of our equipment and processes at the Fawley Site.
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Post school, you should expect modular site-based learning on an operational unit, to learn the specifics of the equipment that you will be operating (including shift exposure).
The Role
Fully qualified Process Operators are responsible for the safety, integrity, and operation of local equipment, while running the plant safely and efficiently.
Day to day activities may include the following:
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Monitoring, troubleshooting & fault diagnosis.
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Equipment maintenance.
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Operating procedure & job pack updates. Incident / emergency response.
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Issuing permits for work to be carried out safely by others.
About you
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Hold a valid driving license permitting you to drive a manual car in the United Kingdom.
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Be over the age of 18 years old on Monday 28th September 2026.
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Have a willingness to work at height, in appropriate safety equipment (including breathing apparatus) and undertake 12-hour shift work (Days & Nights).
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Although prior relevant experience is not necessary, it would be advantageous to have any of the following:
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Hands on craft skills e.g., mechanical, metals, electrical, plumbing..
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Emergency response familiarity e.g., retained firefighting, RNLI..
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Operational leadership experience e.g., military..
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Experience working at a similar industrial complex
You will be asked to list your academic qualifications from GCSE (or equivalent), up to the highest academic qualification you have attained, during the application process. At this stage you will need to know and list the grade you attained, and you may be asked to provide supporting certification at a later stage of the recruitment process.
Successful candidates should also be able to demonstrate:
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A commitment to high standards & safety in the workplace.
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Leadership & decision-making capabilities, based on safety, reliability and business performance.
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Effective communication & team working skills.
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Drive, motivation and commitment to the ownership and completion of tasks.
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Numeracy skills and computer literacy.
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Self-motivation and a desire to learn.
Our Process
If you are Interested, you can apply now.
The closing date for this opportunity is Wednesday 24th June 2026, at which point we will commence our assessment process.
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If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria and subsequent selection process following the closing date, you will be invited to take part in q half day assessment, at the Fawley site, on either Wednesday 15th July 2026, Thursday 16th July 2026 or Friday 17th July 2026.
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If your application is not successful at any stage, we will let you know as soon as we can.
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