EET Fuels: does its stanlow graduate programme 2027 sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyStanlow Graduate Programme 2027 (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control and Instrumentation, HSSE, Procurement, Retail, Marketing and Logistics)

Unconfirmed. EET Fuels publishes no sponsorship policy for its stanlow graduate programme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. EET Fuels, the trading name of Essar Oil (UK), recruits graduates to its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
Competitive salary; no figure published
2027 cycle
Applications open now (posted 5 to 6 October 2026), deadline Thursday 15 January 2027, may close earlier; start autumn 2027
Confidence
high

EET Fuels Stanlow Graduate Programme 2027: at a glance

Duration
Three years (engineering and HSSE adverts checked); two years (retail)“Start Date: Autumn 2027 (3 years Fixed Term)”Source
Start date
Autumn 2027“Start Date: Autumn 2027 (3 years Fixed Term)”Source
Locations
Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere PortSource
Degree requirement
2:1 or above; IMechE accredited degree for mechanical engineering“Our ideal candidate will be a Graduate with an IMechE accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject with at least a 2:1 Grading.”Source
The catch: The programmes are fixed term (three years for the engineering and HSSE roles checked, two for retail) rather than permanent posts. The adverts do not mention visa sponsorship or right to work. The deadline may be brought forward if application volumes are high.

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What EET Fuels publishes about this programme

Checked against EET Fuels's own careers pages on 2026-10-21. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: not published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: not published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

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Verdict last checked 2026-10-21. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does EET Fuels sponsor visas for its stanlow graduate programme 2027?

Unconfirmed. EET Fuels publishes no sponsorship policy for its stanlow graduate programme 2027, so we cannot state a firm answer. EET Fuels, the trading name of Essar Oil (UK), recruits graduates to its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port. Nine 2027 roles were posted on 5 and 6 October 2026: chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil and control and instrumentation engineering, HSSE, procurement, retail, and marketing and logistics. The engineering and HSSE adverts checked are three year fixed term programmes and the retail advert is a two year programme. All start in autumn 2027. Engineering roles ask for at least a 2:1, with mechanical engineering looking for an IMechE accredited degree. Benefits include a 10% company pension contribution and 25 days' holiday.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with EET Fuels?

The programmes are fixed term (three years for the engineering and HSSE roles checked, two for retail) rather than permanent posts. The adverts do not mention visa sponsorship or right to work. The deadline may be brought forward if application volumes are high.

When do applications open for the EET Fuels stanlow graduate programme 2027?

Applications open now (posted 5 to 6 October 2026), deadline Thursday 15 January 2027, may close earlier; start autumn 2027. Checked on 2026-10-21 against EET Fuels's own site.

How long is the EET Fuels stanlow graduate programme 2027?

Three years (engineering and HSSE adverts checked); two years (retail), according to EET Fuels's own careers information.

When does the EET Fuels stanlow graduate programme 2027 start?

Autumn 2027, according to EET Fuels's own careers information.

Where is the EET Fuels stanlow graduate programme 2027 based?

Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port, according to EET Fuels's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the EET Fuels stanlow graduate programme 2027?

2:1 or above; IMechE accredited degree for mechanical engineering, according to EET Fuels's own careers information.

How should I confirm EET Fuels's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on EET Fuels's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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