R&D Industrial Placement Intern - Preston Preston, North West England, England
Sika Corporation
Full Time
Preston, North West England, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
We’re looking for an Industrial Placement Student to join our R&D team!
Preston, UK
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for waterproofing, bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.3 billion in 2021.
About R&D
The core responsibility of the Preston R&D team is to develop chemical intermediates that enhance Sika’s product portfolio across the UK within sealants, adhesives, and coatings. The team works closely with other Sika R&D teams based around the UK to deliver improved product performance as well as sustainability initiatives. R&D is a key component in Sika’s aim to be a driver of the transformation of the construction and manufacturing industry towards net zero.
Purpose of the Role
Based in a global technology centre, the R&D Industrial Placement Student works alongside the wider R&D team to optimise and develop polymeric intermediates for Sika UK. The role is predominantly laboratory-based encompassing both polymeric synthesis and final product application testing, whilst experimental design, execution, and data interpretation are key daily activities. The student will work as part of cross-functional and cross-site teams towards a common goal of being an efficient and sustainable manufacturer of high-performance products to provide customer value.
Preston, UK
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for waterproofing, bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.3 billion in 2021.
About R&D
The core responsibility of the Preston R&D team is to develop chemical intermediates that enhance Sika’s product portfolio across the UK within sealants, adhesives, and coatings. The team works closely with other Sika R&D teams based around the UK to deliver improved product performance as well as sustainability initiatives. R&D is a key component in Sika’s aim to be a driver of the transformation of the construction and manufacturing industry towards net zero.
Purpose of the Role
Based in a global technology centre, the R&D Industrial Placement Student works alongside the wider R&D team to optimise and develop polymeric intermediates for Sika UK. The role is predominantly laboratory-based encompassing both polymeric synthesis and final product application testing, whilst experimental design, execution, and data interpretation are key daily activities. The student will work as part of cross-functional and cross-site teams towards a common goal of being an efficient and sustainable manufacturer of high-performance products to provide customer value.
We Need Your Skills
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
The Support:
You will be an integral part of the Preston R&D team which is within the wider UK R&D network. The R&D manager will be your line manager, but mentorship and supervision will come from across the R&D team at different stages throughout the placement teaching you new skills and providing guidance. The team prides itself on a strong basis of openness and support where successes and mistakes are freely exchanged.
The Skills:
Joining the R&D team will give you an insight into industrial research & development, operational activities, and commercial aspects of the business. Tangible skills such as time management, project management, and synthetic expertise will be nurtured and developed. There is a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one.
The Future:
The possession of a greatly improved knowledge of industrial practises leaves the student with many invaluable skills in today’s employment landscape. Past students have been a great success leaving with many achievements that have left them in good stead for their future. Students often complete their placement at Sika with an improved idea of what future career path to take after university.
What we need from you?
The Opportunity:
- Develop laboratory skills in a research environment with a clear goal leading to a strong knowledge of product development.
- Experience a year with an R&D team working on product performance, process efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
- Learn how to work with cross-functional and UK-wide teams whilst managing projects towards a shared target.
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
- Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays• Hybrid Working
- Core Hours Working between 10:00-16:00
- A company pension contribution of up to 10%
- Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
- Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
- Global Income Protection (PHI)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
- Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
- Selected discounted Sika products
The Support:
You will be an integral part of the Preston R&D team which is within the wider UK R&D network. The R&D manager will be your line manager, but mentorship and supervision will come from across the R&D team at different stages throughout the placement teaching you new skills and providing guidance. The team prides itself on a strong basis of openness and support where successes and mistakes are freely exchanged.
The Skills:
Joining the R&D team will give you an insight into industrial research & development, operational activities, and commercial aspects of the business. Tangible skills such as time management, project management, and synthetic expertise will be nurtured and developed. There is a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one.
The Future:
The possession of a greatly improved knowledge of industrial practises leaves the student with many invaluable skills in today’s employment landscape. Past students have been a great success leaving with many achievements that have left them in good stead for their future. Students often complete their placement at Sika with an improved idea of what future career path to take after university.
What we need from you?
- Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in chemistry.
- Interest in synthetic chemistry and sustainability.
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and independent.
- Excellent communication skills.
Job Category
Chemistry / Research & Development / Laboratory
Job ID
12595BR
Sika Corporation
www.sika.com
Baar, Switzerland
Paul Schuler
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Chemical Manufacturing
1910
