Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (Process Operator)

We are looking for motivated, safety‑focused individuals to join our team as Apprentice Operators. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within one of the UK’s largest and most advanced oil refining and energy production facilities.

As an Apprentice Operator, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced Process Operators who ensure the safe and efficient running of refining units. You will learn how we convert crude oil and feedstocks into essential fuels and products used across the UK and beyond.

This apprenticeship combines practical site-based training with formal study toward an industry-recognised qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting day-to-day operations across refinery processing units


• Monitoring equipment, temperatures, pressures, and process flows


• Learning to operate plant systems safely and efficiently


• Assisting with start-up and shutdown procedures


• Completing routine process checks, sampling, and reporting


• Following strict safety, environmental, and compliance standards


• Working closely with operational teams to resolve issues and maintain plant reliability