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Trainee Process Engineer
Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
Department: Biofuels
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Seal Sands
Description
Greenergy delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition.
Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to supply transport fuels in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as being a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables.
This 12-month maternity cover Trainee Process Engineer role offers the chance to develop practical process engineering experience within our biodiesel plant at Seal Sands, Teesside. Supporting experienced colleagues, you’ll help monitor plant performance, maintain engineering documentation, support technical problem solving and contribute to process improvement projects.
We’re looking for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related subject, and a strong interest in process manufacturing, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Supporting day-to-day operations to keep systems running smoothly
- Working with operators to resolve technical problems
- Participating in risk assessments for example HAZOP studies
- Assisting in engineering projects such as plant upgrades, new equipment installation
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams - mechanical, electrical, etc.
- Managing timelines, budgets, and documentation (very basic – at first but can be progressed)
- Looking for cost-saving or efficiency opportunities
- Supporting sustainability initiatives (energy reduction, waste minimisation).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Recent graduate or early-career candidate with an interest in developing within a process manufacturing, chemical, biofuels, energy or industrial plant environment
- Understanding of core chemical/process engineering principles such as mass balance, heat transfer, fluid flow, separation processes and reaction engineering
- Familiarity with process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) or other engineering documentation would be advantageous
- Some exposure to process safety principles, risk assessments, HAZOP studies or Management of Change processes would be beneficial, but full training will be provided
- Experience gained through a placement year, internship, industrial project, university project or similar practical environment would be desirable
- Interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable fuels or continuous improvement within a production environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and plant data
- Good attention to detail, with a structured and accurate approach to documentation, calculations and follow-up actions
- Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Laboratory and other site teams
- Curious and proactive, with a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues and develop practical process engineering knowledge
- Able to work safely and responsibly in a production/plant environment, following procedures and asking questions where needed
- Organised and able to manage priorities, actions and basic project documentation with support
- Comfortable using Excel and other IT systems to analyse data, track actions and support reporting
- Practical, hands-on approach with an interest in understanding how plant processes work in real operating conditions
- Positive team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to contribute ideas around efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
- Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
- Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
- Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
- Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
- Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
- Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
- Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
- Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.