, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

April 8, 2026

Business Unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What you'll be doing

Stanlow Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) plant is a key strategic asset for Shell which requires maximum availability and reliability to remain competitive. The Maintenance and Operations team are key personnel in ensuring the asset runs smoothly and safely 24/7.

Your responsibilities will span across general operations preventative and proactive maintenance programs as well as supporting projects. You will be integral in creating a culture where safety is not just a set of rules but a fundamental part of our daily operations and behaviours.

You will encourage and help develop an environment where innovation, flexibility, and reflective learning are considered normal practices whilst ensuring multiskilling is at the forefront of everything we do.

Operations and maintenance activities will be executed with a 'one team' mentality.

The Maintenance Operator will support general day to day operations and execution of key mechanical maintenance activities on the site in line with requirements as directed by Maintenance Coordinator. You will play a key role in maintaining the assets integrity to best practice standards and support control of work.

What you bring

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Demonstrated reliability with a strong can‑do attitude and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong safety leadership capabilities and effective teamwork skills
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications
• High attention to detail, commitment to quality, and strong ownership of outcomes
• Experience managing work in a hydrocarbon environment with multiple interfaces
• Preferably experienced in general maintenance activities such as surveillance, basic fault‑finding, flange breaks, etc.
• FLBM competencies - Lead Permit Issuer or actively working toward this qualification
• Willingness and ability to work onsite at Stanlow on a 40‑hour weekly shift rotation (6-2, 2-10-, and four-night shifts from 8-6), with flexibility to provide coverage during leave periods when/if required

Note: Training will be provided for successful candidates who do not yet meet all listed requirements.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn't feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we'd still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

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Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea's biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK's total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country's energy system.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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