What’s the role

Join us as a Graduate at Shell in Germany where you will embark on a comprehensive 3-year programme designed to develop future leaders.

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The role will be based in Hamburg, Wesseling or Cologne. Start dates for the Graduate Programme are February, May, August and November 2026.

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The Shell Graduate Programme equips you with the essential tools to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your full potential through a combination of on-the-job training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching.

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What you’ll be doing

You will showcase your capacity to analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals - adaptability to changing environments, learner mindset, drive to deliver results - and collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team.  

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You will work with experienced colleagues and will share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

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Shell has been operating in Germany since 1902. With its German headquarters in Hamburg, Shell Germany today employs more than 3000 people throughout the country in research and development, production and sales of energy solutions for private mobility and home energy, transport as well as energy and chemical products and lubricants for almost all industries.  

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The company is gradually transforming its portfolio with a view to customer needs to advance the German energy transition with sustainable energy solutions.

Read more about our strategy here: Our strategy | Shell Global

What you bring

We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.  

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Programme :

• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.    

• You must be pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master's degree.  

• You need to have less than three years of professional work experience.

• For German based roles fluency in German (B2 level) and English is needed.