Industrial Placement Student

Requisition
56071
-Posted
10/09/2026

- Slough, Wexham Road, SL2 5DS
, Berkshire
- Posting Country:

State (1)
- GU

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

1 Year placement starting July 2027

£27,000 per annum plus relocation allowance**

Slough, Berks SL2 5DS

If you are expecting a minimum 2:1 in a relevant science subject and are keen to put your learning into practice and gain valuable experience, this is an incredible opportunity to develop your skills in a business that is a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, Akzo Nobel is home to well-known brands, such as Dulux, the UK’s favourite paint, and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe.

We are now recruiting for our R&D Chemistry Industrial Placement programme, giving you the chance to work on ‘real life’ projects in our Product Development Centre, Local Technical Support, or Materials Characterisation Section while being mentored by experienced R&D professionals.

• Apply academic theory in a corporate environment.
• Collaborate with team colleagues to plan & carry out experimental to deadlines.
• Interpret and report results in a timely manner.
• Follow standard operating procedures to complete projects to agreed schedules.
• Develop knowledge of formulation science, analytical chemistry & materials characterisation applied to paints.
• Work safely.

• Expecting a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent
  * on a course that offers you the option of taking a Year in Industry.
• Degree subject area should be relevant such as Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science or combined degrees involving significant chemistry content.
• Good at following procedures & working safely.
• Strong PC skills, an eye for detail & an effective team worker.
• Has ideas & the energy & determination to make them happen.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Wants to work in an international environment.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3 days annual leave will need to be taken over Christmas and New Year for the Christmas closure
• Income protection
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Life Assurance
• Company pension
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including retail card, health cash plan, dental cover and more!

Apply online via the link below and we will get back to you.

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing.

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