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Phillips 66: does its humber refinery industrial placements sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyHumber Refinery Industrial Placements

Unconfirmed. Phillips 66 publishes no sponsorship policy for its humber refinery industrial placements, so we cannot state a firm answer. The UK careers page mentions employer sponsorship only in the context of the London graduate programme; the placement pages say nothing about visas or sponsorship.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
placement
Pay
£26,439 to £31,848 per annum, dependent on level of study completed and degree
2027 cycle
Applications open now, closing 31 October 2026, for placements commencing in summer 2027
Confidence
high

Phillips 66 Humber Refinery Industrial Placements: at a glance

Phillips 66's Humber Refinery offers annual industrial placements in chemical, electrical, instrument and mechanical engineering, with students working on projects alongside the refinery's engineers and supported by a dedicated mentor. There are also placements in the laboratory, procurement, IT and finance teams, and a Digital and AI Analyst placement working on live projects that use data, automation and AI to improve refinery operations. Students who do well may be considered for a graduate position after their degree. Source

Duration
1 year (Digital and AI Analyst placement)“If you want to work on digital projects that directly impact industrial operations, consider a one-year Digital & AI Analyst placement with Phillips 66.”Source
Start date
Summer 2027“to join our team for a placement commencing in summer 2027”Source
Who can apply
Students studying Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline (Digital and AI Analyst placement)“We are looking for a student studying Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline to join our team for a placement commencing in summer 2027.”Source
Locations
South Killingholme (Humber Refinery)Source
Starting pay
£26,439 to £31,848 per annum depending on level of study completed and degree (Digital and AI Analyst placement)“Competitive Salary ranging between £26,439 and £31,848 per annum dependent on level of study completed and degree.”Source
Degree requirement
Minimum 2:1 (achieved or expected) in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline (Digital and AI Analyst placement)“Be studying towards, or expect to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application with prescreening questions
  2. Interview at the Humber Refinery
“Interviews will be held at our Humber Refinery in South Killingholme (DN40 3DW) on 18th, 24th and 25th November 2026.”Source
The catch: Applications are reviewed throughout the window and selection events are filled first come, first served, so applying early matters more than the 31 October deadline. A separate London Industrial Placement Programme in commercial and corporate teams typically opens in January.
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What Phillips 66 publishes about this programme

Checked against Phillips 66's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

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Common questions

Does Phillips 66 sponsor visas for its humber refinery industrial placements?

Unconfirmed. Phillips 66 publishes no sponsorship policy for its humber refinery industrial placements, so we cannot state a firm answer. Phillips 66 runs annual industrial placements at its Humber Refinery in South Killingholme in chemical, electrical, instrument and mechanical engineering, plus placements in the laboratory, procurement, IT and finance teams. The current advert, a one-year Digital and AI Analyst placement commencing in summer 2027, pays a salary between £26,439 and £31,848 depending on level of study, covers accommodation for the first 6 weeks and includes free daily lunch. Strong placement students may be considered for a graduate role. The UK careers page mentions employer sponsorship only in the context of the London graduate programme; the placement pages say nothing about visas or sponsorship.

What is the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

Phillips 66's Humber Refinery offers annual industrial placements in chemical, electrical, instrument and mechanical engineering, with students working on projects alongside the refinery's engineers and supported by a dedicated mentor. There are also placements in the laboratory, procurement, IT and finance teams, and a Digital and AI Analyst placement working on live projects that use data, automation and AI to improve refinery operations. Students who do well may be considered for a graduate position after their degree.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Phillips 66?

Applications are reviewed throughout the window and selection events are filled first come, first served, so applying early matters more than the 31 October deadline. A separate London Industrial Placement Programme in commercial and corporate teams typically opens in January.

When do applications open for the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

Applications open now, closing 31 October 2026, for placements commencing in summer 2027. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Phillips 66's own site.

How long is the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

1 year (Digital and AI Analyst placement), according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

When does the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements start?

Summer 2027, according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

Students studying Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline (Digital and AI Analyst placement), according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

Where is the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements based?

South Killingholme (Humber Refinery), according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

What does the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements pay?

£26,439 to £31,848 per annum depending on level of study completed and degree (Digital and AI Analyst placement), according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

Minimum 2:1 (achieved or expected) in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline (Digital and AI Analyst placement), according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Phillips 66 humber refinery industrial placements?

Online application with prescreening questions, Interview at the Humber Refinery, according to Phillips 66's own careers information.

How should I confirm Phillips 66's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Phillips 66'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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