Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Leading global provider of mission‑critical air and gas handling products and services to optimize vital industrial processes.

2-year mechanical engineering graduate scheme rotating through design, project and manufacturing.

7 days ago ago

Entry-level

Full Time

Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom

Office Full-Time

Company Size

3,919 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Training & Simulation

Aftermarket Services

Servicing & Repairs

Retrofits & Upgrades

Spare Parts

Technical Support

Turnkey Solutions

Sector Specialisms

Metals Processing

Hydrogen

Glass Production

Energy Recovery

Carbon Capture

Water Treatment

Marine

Industrial Plant Operations

Role

Description

Requirements

Benefits

Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice
Healthcare cash plan
Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
Dedicated Spark Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
Group Income Protection plan
Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
A flexible, hybrid working environment
Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
Free onsite parking
Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

160+ Years

Company History

The company has a legacy of over 160 years, contributing to the industrial revolution and modern clean-tech innovations.

2023

Recent Acquisition

Acquired by Chart Industries in 2023, merging legacy expertise with modern clean-tech ambitions.

100+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates with a worldwide footprint, delivering precision solutions across diverse industries.

Millions Saved

Emission Reduction

Pioneered innovations that have saved millions of cubic meters of vent gas, equivalent to tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions.

Serves industries worldwide, including power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, mining, and chemicals, through precision air and gas solutions.
Typical projects include centrifugal fans for power plants, diaphragm compressors for toxic or radioactive gas handling, and steam turbines for energy recovery.
Provides aftermarket services under a 4P model (Parts, Presence, Precision, Prevention) to ensure long-term reliability and uptime for critical assets.

Culture + Values

100+

Countries Served

The company operates with a customer-centric approach, providing local responsiveness in over 100 countries.

A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork
Commitment to developing engineered solutions that optimise customer processes and drive decarbonisation
Dedication to continuous improvement and comprehensive after-sales support

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

GHG Intensity Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 50% by 2030, with a 2020 baseline.

Carbon Neutral by 2035

Net-Zero Target

Aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, marking a significant step toward sustainability goals.

>245M CO₂ Avoided

Customer Impact

Installed Howden products help avoid over 245 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

22–23% Emission Drop

Carbon Reduction in 2022

Achieved a substantial 22–23% absolute reduction in carbon emissions in 2022.

28% of operations achieved zero waste to landfill in 2022
Mains water usage reduced by 7% year-over-year in 2022
Joined CDP in 2021; CDP score improved from C (2021) to B (2022)
50% of production sites certified to ISO 14001 as of 2021

Inclusion & Diversity

40% female on management team

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 40% female representation on the management team by 2030.

35% female in senior roles

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 35% female representation in senior roles by 2030.

25% volunteer participation

Employee volunteer rate

Aim to achieve 25% employee participation in community programs by 2030.

4 of 10 board members female

Board composition

4 out of 10 board members are female, reflecting a gender-balanced leadership structure.

Launched Howden Compliance Week focused on ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-trust (since 2021)
Introduced executive incentive plans linking 25% of short-term bonuses to ESG performance

Articles

Video Library – Introducing Howden

Compressor Training Courses

Careers & Culture – All of Us initiative