Graduate Process Engineer

Job title: Graduate Process Engineer

Location: London Teesside Manchester or Royston UK

World-changing careers enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Graduate Process Engineer youll contribute to JMs mission as a world leader in sustainable technology transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner brighter future.

The role:

As a Graduate Process Engineer you will help drive our goals by:

• Supporting design and operation of test rigs for process technology and catalysts development. Supporting manufacturing excellence and new manufacturing technology development across JM.
• Working on catalyst application development new catalyst characterisation new or existing technologies flow sheet development.
• Licensed technologies technical proposals and basic engineering packages for world scale capacity plants revamp projects for licensed technologies and for customers utilising JM catalyst.
• Plant operational and commissioning support for third party plants engineering support via troubleshooting small projects and commissioning. For JMs licensee plants which are located globally supporting client training construction reviews commissioning and operational troubleshooting.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• All applicants must be studying at MEng level on an IChemE accredited Chemical Engineering course and must be expecting a 2-1 or above.
• Effective communication with the ability to build successful working relationships.
• Proven technical ability through university or industrial based projects.
• Expected start date role this role is September 2026

Please be advised the interviews and assessment centres will be taking place in November & December.

Even if you only match some of the skills wed love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair competitive and aligned to individual roles experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable offer life medical and other benefits that support our employees financial and physical wellbeing such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief.