Air Products

Chemical Engineering Rotational Programme (2026)

Chertsey UK Full time

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Are you ready to design, build, and innovate?

Join Air Products, a global leader in industrial gases and sustainable energy solutions and take your first step towards shaping the future. With operations in 50+ countries and a mission to drive cleaner energy and sustainability, we offer more than a job—we offer impact.

About the Programme

Our Career (rotational) Development Programme (CDP) is a three-year journey for ambitious chemical engineers (0–2 years’ work experience). You’ll rotate through three 12-month assignments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as, but not limited to the following.  At least one rotation will be at a plant site, giving you real-world exposure.

  • Process Engineering / Process Systems Engineering
  • Plant Operations
  • Optimization Engineering
  • Applications Engineering
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Project Engineering
    • At least one rotation will be at a plant site, giving you real-world exposure.

Potential locations may include, but are not limited to, the following. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.  

  • Basingstoke
  • Carrington
  • Chertsey
  • Crewe
  • Ellesmere Port
  • Hull
  • Walkden

Why You’ll Love It

  • Work on projects that advance sustainability and innovation
  • Build technical and leadership skills with mentorship and training
  • Explore diverse roles to discover your passion
  • Join a culture built on Understanding • Integrity • Passion

What We’re Looking For

  • B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering
  • Graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
  • Strong academic record (e.g., 2:1 or above or local equivalent)
  • Internship, Co-op, or Industrial Placement experience is a plus
  • Leadership and campus involvement

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.