Chemical Engineer Undergraduate
Egger Uk
12‑month chemical plant placement supporting operations, projects & H&S
22 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
11,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacturing
Interior Design
Building Products
Flooring Solutions
Technical Services
Recycling Operations
Sustainability
Product Support
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Furniture
Interior Design
Wood Construction
Wood-based Flooring
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
administrative tasks
operational support
project support
process improvement
quality support
safety support
- To complete a 12 month placement, completing departmental administrative tasks and providing operational support within our Chemical plant.
- Support the Plant Manager and Production Manager on specific projects and make improvement recommendations where appropriate.
- Attend training and development events as and when necessary.
- Support quality and health and safety initiatives.
What you bring
chemical eng
ms office
hse knowledge
driving licence
interpersonal
accuracy
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines and targets.
- Must have successfully completed two years of degree course in a chemical engineering discipline.
- Intermediate standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental principles.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
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Company
Overview
€4 billion turnover
Annual Revenue
The company achieves an annual turnover exceeding €4 billion, reflecting its significant market presence and operational scale.
€250m investment
Hexham Expansion
Over €250 million was reinvested in expanding the Hexham plant, establishing it as a major employer and awards-winning facility.
1961Founded
Year Established
The company traces its roots back to 1961, marking over six decades of operation and growth.
- Hexham plant, once Europe’s most advanced, processes cellulose décor papers, OSB and structural flooring, and was first foreign investment.
- Processes include impregnation, lamination and recycling lines, with a closed-cycle supply from local wood sources.
- Hexham site became the largest employer in Northumberland, winning manufacturer awards following expansions.
- Create more from wood – demonstrating how sustainability is embedded in our culture and values
- Working in closed cycles is still a core element of our business model today. We give the valuable resource wood many lives.
- We embrace sustainable business practices in all their aspects and take equal responsibility for economic, ecological and social issues.
- We are guided by clear, transparent facts and our desire to constantly improve – at all locations of our international corporate group.
Reduce Scope 1-3
Net Zero Target
Company aims for Net Zero by 2050 with interim 2030 goals: reduce Scope 1 by ≥30%, Scope 2 by ≥40%, and Scope 3 by ≥10% (base year 2022)
70% Renewable Energy
Energy Mix
70% of energy sourced from renewable sources; currently at 69% group-wide
6.4 Mt CO₂ Stored
Carbon Sequestration
EGGER products stored 6.4 million metric tons of CO₂ in FY 2022/23
€80M Investment
Sustainable Energy
Investment in biogenic CHP power plant to supply heat and electricity, set to come online in Q1 2026
- Resin plants now use CO₂-neutral electricity for binding agents (Wismar, Radauti, Hexham) since Jan 1 2024
- UK chipboards contain on average 45% recycled material; UK Timberpak network of 4 sites ensures wood-waste is repurposed
- Plant in Unterradlberg (AT) now operates without natural gas via biomass-powered heat exchanger
- EGGER products stored 6.4 Mt CO₂ in FY 2022/23; 72% of products are recyclable
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑specific metrics found
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