Graduate - Business Functions

Graduate Programme – Business Functions 

Start Date: September 2025

Stanlow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

•    Competitive salary starting at £30,000 per annum
•    Up to 10% salary uplift following a successful annual performance review, each year while on the graduate program
•    10% Company Contribution Pension
•    25 days of holiday, increasing with service
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Additional Flex Benefits, including Holiday Purchase
•    Access to the Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive discounts
•    Free secure on-site car parking

** About the Company

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future?  EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

Central to the innovative HyNet project, this initiative is redefining energy to achieve our regional low-carbon ambitions and national policy targets.

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do.  The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com

Please note, we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.

** About the Role

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and a drive to make an impact? We are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our growing team in key areas of our business. Whether you’re interested in Purchasing & Supply Management, Communications & Marketing, Logistics, or Economics, Planning & Scheduling, this non-rotational graduate role offers the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen area of expertise and develop a career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a graduate in one of our key business areas, you will:

• Purchasing & Supply: Gain exposure to procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. You will support the team in driving cost-effective solutions and managing supplier relationships.
• Communications & Marketing: Work alongside marketing professionals to develop campaigns, manage content, and strengthen our brand presence across various platforms.
• Logistics: Assist with the coordination of logistics operations, including supply chain management, inventory control, and distribution planning.
• Economics, Planning & Scheduling: Support in strategic forecasting, resource allocation, and the optimisation of schedules to improve operational efficiency and meet business targets. You will work with teams to manage project timelines, budgets, and ensure seamless execution of business plans.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within one of these key business functions, with a focus on professional development and hands-on experience in real-world projects.

**About You

We are looking for graduates who have a keen interest in business and a passion for one of the following areas: Purchasing & Supply, Marketing & Communications, Logistics, or Economics & Planning. While your degree discipline doesn't have to be directly related, we expect a minimum 2:1 degree and a strong interest in applying your knowledge to business operations.

You are proactive, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are able to work well with teams across different departments. You excel at juggling multiple priorities and adapting swiftly to a fast-paced environment. Your strong communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities are key to your success in this role. Whether analysing data, managing supplier relationships, or supporting marketing campaigns, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the business’s overall success.

** Closing Date

Applications will close on 11th December 2024. Please note, the application deadline is subject to change and may close earlier depending on application volumes.