About Ineos
INEOS Acetyls is a global chemicals business producing acetic acid and a range of derivatives across Europe, Asia and America. We’re part of INEOS - one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, employing around 26,000 people across 194 sites in 29 countries.
You will be based at the Hull site, which is the largest producer of acetic acid, acetic anhydride and ethyl acetate in Europe. The products we produce are essential building blocks used in almost every industry, including renewable power, automotive, pharmaceuticals, coatings and textiles.
Hull is also home to the business's global Technology Development and Support Team and is based on the 370-acre Saltend Chemicals Park - a cluster of world-class chemicals and renewable energy businesses at the heart of the UK's energy estuary.
Sustainability
Sustainability has always been at the heart of our business in INEOS Acetyls and we have a road map to achieving ‘net zero’ by 2045. To get there we have set ambitious interim targets for 2030 as we continue to create vital products that help others to reduce their carbon footprints and lead the hydrogen revolution. We’re investing in this sustainable future right now, building the infrastructure that will deliver carbon savings with further investment of more than £1bn to come. You could be part of our journey to Net Zero.
Opportunities
We offer unique and unrivalled experiences and opportunities to grow and develop. As a Chemist you will work in a variety of different roles within different parts of the business, designed to give you a diverse set of experiences. Embedded within a team you will be given a real job with real responsibilities and will get invaluable exposure and invaluable experience.
If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your professional capabilities and truly thrive.
During the 4-5 year development programme Graduates can expect to undertake a variety of placements across the site; being given genuine responsibility on live projects from the start – providing the breadth of experience they’d expect from a global organisation.
About you
We are seeking the very best Chemistry graduates who demonstrate the skills and qualifications outlined below.
- A minimum of 2:1 Master’s degree in Chemistry or related course.
- Ambition and personal motivation
- The ability to work under pressure, with confidence
- A drive for action, initiative and delivery, a ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent communication skills
We will consider recent graduates with up to two years relevant work experience.
If you would like to join us on this exciting journey and play your part in delivering the sustainable future for our business, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you and share our plans.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development
- Discretionary annual bonus plan
- Generous contributory pension
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays
- Ongoing career development
- Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free on-site gym in Hull
- Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of applications, therefore we encourage you to complete you application as soon as possible.