What we do

Shell has played a vital role in powering the UK’s industry, transport systems and homes since the founding of Shell Transport and Trading over 120 years ago.

We began as a small trading company in London, importing seashells to cater for the growing trend of using shells in interior design. Today, we are one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries. Central to our success for more than a century has been our ability to innovate and adapt to changing customer needs.

This same spirit of innovation will be just as important over the course of the coming decades, as the UK seeks to make the move towards a lower carbon energy system.

Our aim is to thrive through this energy transition by reshaping our company to provide the mix of lower carbon products that our customers will need in the future, while continuing to supply the oil and gas that society needs today and for years to come.

Careers at Shell

Keen to learn more about working at Shell? Discover what makes a career at Shell unique.

Shell graduate programme

Our Graduate Programme will help you make the most of your potential, personally and professionally:

• 2-5 year development programme, tailored to your chosen area.
• Challenging and substantial responsibilities from your very first entry into the business.
• A structured development programme, highly valued across the industry.
• Working for a globally recognised brand, tackling significant global challenges.
• Excellent flexibility and work-life balance.

Shell assessed internship programme

• Typically, 10-12 weeks in the summer in your chosen business area.
• A real project with a significant level of business impact.
• Discovering which skills you need to develop, through constructive feedback.
• Developing valuable networks and contacts for future career opportunities.