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- ExxonMobil Fawley is recruiting its next cohort of engineering apprentices as part of its 75th anniversary milestone.
- The established programme offers hands‑on technical training, strong mentorship and multiple engineering pathways.
- Applications are open through 12 April 2026 for candidates seeking a practical entry into engineering.
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ExxonMobil Fawley is marking British Science Week by recruiting its next group of apprentices, as part of its long-standing commitment to developing future engineering talent.
In a call for budding engineers to find their future at the petrochemical complex, successful applicants will be among those recruited during the site’s milestone 75th anniversary.
The ExxonMobil Fawley apprenticeship programme, which started in 1952, has graduated over 200 apprentices in the last 20 years, with over half continuing at the site today.
Last year’s intake saw 11 recruits begin the three-year Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship, developing specialist skills across Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical pathways.
For many, opportunity represents the start of a clear career direction, with structured training, hands-on experience and dedicated mentorship.
Among last year’s apprenticeship intake were Sophie Hall, Thomas Headley, Dylan Harrison and Callum Robins.
I was terrified at first. But everyone has been so supportive, and the mentoring has been incredibly valuable. The ExxonMobil Women’s Interest Network, a group created for female employees, has been a huge help.
Sophie, who is on the Instrumentation pathway, initially studied beauty at college. Realising she was more drawn to practical, hands-on work, she decided to pursue an apprenticeship, a decision she now describes as life changing.
“I was terrified at first,” she said. “But everyone has been so supportive, and the mentoring has been incredibly valuable. The ExxonMobil Women’s Interest Network, a group created for female employees, has been a huge help. I have monthly meetings with a female mentor who acts as a brilliant role model.
“They’ve shown me that there are no barriers here. As women, we all bring something different to the table.”
There’s a huge amount of knowledge here and learning from people who have worked on site for years is invaluable.
Joining Sophie is Thomas, whose route into engineering was shaped by both local roots and hands-on experience. Having grown up close to the Fawley complex, Thomas was always aware of the scale of operations on site but initially pursued a different path, training as a deck officer.
“Spending time in the engine room was the turning point for me,” he said. “I realised I enjoyed the technical side far more, so I made the decision to change direction and apply for the apprenticeship.”
Thomas now splits his time between college study and practical, on-site training, where he works closely alongside experienced technicians.
“What surprised me most was just how big the site is and how many different areas there are,” he added. “There’s a huge amount of knowledge here and learning from people who have worked on site for years is invaluable.”
While many school-leavers consider university as the next step, for Dylan and Callum the apprenticeship route offered a more practical and immediate way into engineering.
“For me, learning by doing was important. The apprenticeship means I’m gaining qualifications while working on unique equipment you simply wouldn’t find in a classroom,” said Electrical apprentice Dylan.
Callum, also on the Electrical pathway, added: “You’re paired with experienced technicians who guide you through everything. My mentor has been brilliant at showing me procedures and helping me understand the details behind what we’re doing.
“There’s such a depth of knowledge on site and being able to learn from that every day is a huge advantage.”
The closing date for ExxonMobil Fawley’s Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is Sunday 12th April 2026. To find out more, visit jobs.exxonmobil.com (search ‘Fawley’).
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