Chemistry Undergraduate (Campact)

At Campact Ltd, an established resin manufacturer and EGGER UK subsidiary, undergraduates can gain invaluable industry experience. You'll have opportunities to learn about production processes, contribute to projects, and collaborate with experts in a dynamic environment. This is an excellent chance to apply your academic knowledge to a real-world context.

Starting Summer 2025.

City: Hexham   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 4769   Department:   

Your Tasks

• Complete a 12 month placement within our Chemical Plant

• Providing project, operational and administrative support, working closely with all engineering and operational disciplines at Campact.

• Undertaking specific projects as allocated by the Technical Manager or Plant Director; making improvement recommendations where appropriate.

• Assist the Technical Manager with quality issues and investigations as required.

• Analyse resin test results and testing status for presentation at production meetings.

• Maintain the database of relevant raw material properties.

• Carry out data analysis and laboratory based projects.

• Check and maintaining test equipment. 

• Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintain reports, statistics and other written documents.

• Support quality and health and safety initiatives.

• Attend training and development events as and when necessary.

Our Requirements

• Completed 2 years of your Chemistry degree and are looking for a 12 month placement to complement your studies.

• A good standard of MS Office products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• You are highly organised and have an analytical approach to your work.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. A great place to develop both personally and professionally by gaining valuable, practical insight and experience from working in a busy Chemical Plant, Campact Limited. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191