Shell Graduate Programme

Location:

Netherlands

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting

Start Date:

September 1, 2025

Recruiting Instruction:
Talent Brew field

Role: Shell Graduate Programme in The Netherlands — a comprehensive 3-year programme to develop future leaders. The programme may be based in Rotterdam, The Hague, Pernis, Moerdijk, or Amsterdam, depending on the role. Start dates vary by role with intakes in February, May, or November 2026.

You will showcase your capacity to analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals. This includes adaptability to changing environments, a learner mindset, and a drive to deliver results, and you will collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team.

You will work with experienced colleagues and share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

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We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.

• Have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.
• Be pursuing or have completed a Master’s or PhD degree in the Netherlands within the last three years.
• Have less than three years of relevant work experience (if you’ve recently graduated).
• Live in the Netherlands.

• Competitive Compensation: Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increases.

• Financial and
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy benefits designed to provide a foundation for your financial future. Take part in health care plans that meet the needs of you and your family.

• Work-Life Balance: Maximize paid time off and other options that allow you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.

• Professional Development: Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

• Supportive Environment: Receive the support you need through mental health programmes, comprehensive counseling, and community groups.

• Inclusive Culture: Join an organization striving to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. Learn more about our DEI goals here.

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