Industrial Placement Student

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sika Full time £22,000 - £40,000 per year

Sika is a speciality 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 102 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories with more than 34,000 employees generating an annual turnover of CHF 11.8 billion in 2024.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for two Undergraduate Engineers to join our Process Engineering team for a one-year placement in Leeds or Preston.

About Process Engineering at Sika

Sitting within the Operations function, the UK Process Engineering team take the lead in the development, implementation and improvement of the equipment and processes across all the UK sites ensuring they are operating safely and efficiently.

The process engineering team based at Leeds drive the development of capital and operational development projects across process and packing plant used in the manufacture of sealants and adhesives. This includes the specification, installation and commissioning of an extensive capital investment programme and working with cross functional teams to improve performance of existing equipment to reduce cost, improve reliability and maximise efficiency.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to-

· Lead your own continuous improvement projects

· Take an active role in the installation and commissioning phases of new projects

· Work across departments to develop solutions and implement changes

The Support

You will work alongside an experienced team of process engineers who will ensure you have a rewarding and diverse placement year that gives you hands on experience that will stand you in good stead in the world of work after graduation. The team at Leeds has included an industrial placement student for the last 4 years all of whom have taken part and lead a range of automation, efficiency improvement and sustainability projects throughout their year long placement.

The Rewards

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits including

· 25 days annual leave per year

· 40 hours per week (08:00-16:00 plus 30 mins break)

· Enrolment in the Sika Group Person Pension Scheme

Additional Information

Closing date: 31st January 2026

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