Maintenance Apprentice

Exxon Mobil; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. 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.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

ExxonMobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of our Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, we operate the UK’s biggest private pipeline network and we retain a non-operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea. More recently, we are developing our involvement in lower emission projects in the UK, building on our experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen production and biofuels.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 13th April 2025.

About you

• Hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs, grades A-C/9-4 (achieved or predicted), including Maths, English Language and Science
• Be over the age of 18 on commencement of employment
• Have a willingness to work outside (potentially at height), in appropriate safety equipment (including breathing apparatus)

Successful candidates should also be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to high standards & safety in the workplace
• Self-motivation and a desire to learn
• Effective communication & team working skills
• Numeracy skills and computer literacy

Please note that employer sponsorship of a work visa is not available for this position, because it does not meet the criteria currently prescribed by the UK Government.

What you will do

We are currently recruiting for Apprenticeship opportunities across three trades: mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation, to join our team at our integrated Fawley Refinery and Chemical Complex in Hampshire. You will join a team committed to 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 communities where we operate.

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a starting salary of £19,742
• An opportunity to work outside practically with tools and equipment whilst continuing with your education
• If successful you will obtain an industry recognized qualification and technical certificate which will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviors that you can use for your future career

Training

• Beginning in September 2025
• Full time with allocated days with our training provider, Cogent Skills and college providers

The Roles: (You can choose your preference on application)

1. Mechanical
You would work in our workshops and out on site, installing pumps, compressors, turbines and machine components, with precise tolerances and strong reliability to ensure the safe & productive operations.

2. Electrical
Power is the key to everything at Fawley. You will develop skills that range from working with low-voltage alarm systems to 11,000-volt motors.

3. Instrumentation and Control
A wide range of instruments are used to measure and control all the processes that take place on site. You will develop the ability to test, maintain, repair and install instruments.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment, which includes a satisfactory criminal records disclosure, satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable), verification of qualifications, completion of a pre-employment medical, and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.