Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

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Exxon Mobil's 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 diverse workforce dedicated to what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses comes from 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 Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and Why and how we can work together.

Exxon Mobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, operate the UK’s largest private pipeline network and retain a non-operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea.

We are developing involvement in lower-emission projects in the UK, building on experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen production and biofuels.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

The closing date for this role is Sunday 12th April 2026.

• 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 demonstratable interest in Engineering – no experience necessary
• 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

Note:

employer sponsorship of a work visa is not available for this position. See the UK Government website for visa requirements.

If you are Interested, you can apply now. The closing date for this opportunity is at 23:59 on 12th April 2026, at which point we will commence our assessment process. If your application is not successful at any stage we will let you know as soon as we can.

• If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria following the closing date, you will be invited to take part in an online assessment
• Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a video interview
• For candidates who successfully navigate the steps above, our final round encompasses a half day assessment in the week commencing 8th June 2026

Exxon Mobil recognises that recruiting and developing the right people is key to our success and so we look for applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitudes, capability and potential. Our processes are designed to be robust, engaging and consistent.

We are recruiting for Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship opportunities across three trades — mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation — to join our team at our integrated Fawley Refinery and Chemical Complex in Hampshire, where you’ll encounter valves, towers, exchangers and pipes, offering opportunities to challenge and extend your skills daily. You will join a team committed to producing 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.

Find out more about the role in this apprenticeship.

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a starting salary of £20,240
• 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

• Beginning in September 2026
• A 3-year apprenticeship
• Full time with…