Chemistry Undergraduate
Egger Uk
12‑month chemistry placement supporting production and quality in a resin plant
1 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
resin analysis
database maintenance
equipment maintenance
lab analysis
quality investigation
process improvement
- Support quality and health and safety initiatives.
- Analyse resin test results and testing status for presentation at production meetings.
- Providing project, operational and administrative support, working closely with all engineering and operational disciplines at Campact.
- Attend training and development events as and when necessary.
- Maintain the database of relevant raw material properties.
- Maintain reports, statistics and other written documents.
- Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.
- 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.
- Check and maintaining test equipment.
- Complete a 12 month placement within our Chemical Plant
- Carry out data analysis and laboratory based projects.
What you bring
organised
analytical
chemistry
ms office
accuracy
- You are highly organised and have an analytical approach to your work.
- 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).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
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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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