Junior Process Engineer (Gas/ Hydrogen)- £32,000- £38,000- Southern England

The Role

Are you a Chemical Engineering graduate looking to build your career on a complex, high-performing production site? Ready to turn your technical knowledge into real-world impact within gas and hydrogen processing?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Process Engineer to join a major UK energy operation and grow your skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.

As a Junior Process Engineer, you will support the safe and efficient running of process systems across a large-scale COMAH site. Working closely with operations, maintenance and engineering teams, this role offers valuable hands-on experience while building technical expertise. The position also provides exposure to both day-to-day plant operations and future-focused energy projects, helping shape the transition to low-carbon solutions.

This role offers variety, from solving real-time plant challenges to supporting improvement projects and hydrogen initiatives.

Apply today and take your first step into your career in a future-focused energy business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to operations, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for optimisation
• Support process design work for plant modifications and projects
• Assist with commissioning activities and planned shutdowns
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards
• Support performance reporting and forecasting activities
• Assist with maintenance planning and reliability improvements
• Get involved in hydrogen and low-carbon energy developments

The Company

Our client operates one of the UK’s largest onshore gas storage and processing facilities. The site handles complex processes such as separation, compression, and liquefaction.

With major investment planned, the business is expanding into hydrogen and low-carbon energy. This means the Junior Process Engineer joining the team will be part of an organisation actively working towards a net zero future.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a strong benefits package
• Hands-on experience in a complex and highly regulated environment
• Exposure to both operations and project engineering
• Clear development opportunities as a Junior Process Engineer
• Involvement in future energy and hydrogen projects
• Supportive team environment focused on learning and growth

The Person

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (2:1 or above)
• 0–3 years’ experience (including placements) in a relevant industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident working within a team environment
• Well organised and keen to build technical knowledge
• Understanding of process engineering principles
• Interest/experience in hydrogen or low-carbon energy is beneficial

Contact information

Mark Stracey