Student Placement - Chemical Engineering

We are looking to recruit an undergraduate student to undertake a Year in Industry placement within the Chemical Engineering Department of our major chemicals manufacturing site at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The 12-month placement will commence in Summer 2026.

The successful candidate will be asked to support chemical manufacturing working alongside operations and project personnel. The work will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to experience chemical production activities across the site within an experienced supportive and innovative environment.

The work will utilise and develop your practical skills and ability together with applying the knowledge you have gained from your university course studies. The engineering work will be varied and involve technical troubleshooting of plant problems, monitoring plant trials, assisting with new / existing projects and updating support documentation such as operating instructions and plant engineering line drawings.

Applicants are required to be studying for a Chemical Engineering Degree and will be expected to be on course for either a 1st class or upper second class honours.

Good communication skills along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential, as are strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Candidates must be proactive, self-motivated and have the ability to use their own initiative to achieve results. The ability to use standard Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be required for report writing and producing presentations.

About Innospec

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.

Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 22 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers’ local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.