Scientific & QA Jobs
R&D Industrial Placement Student
Sika • Preston, Lancashire
Salary
£23k – £23k
Posted
1 September 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Sika is hiring a R&D Industrial Placement Student in Preston, a full-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £23k – £23k. Sika holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Job Description We’re looking for an Industrial Placement Student to join our R&D team. About R&D The core responsibility of the Preston R&D team is to develop polymeric intermediates that enhance Sika’s product portfolio across the UK within sealants, adhesives, and coatings. The team works closely with other Sika R&D teams based around the UK to deliver improved product performance as well as sustainability initiatives. R&D is a key component in Sika’s aim to be a driver of the transformation…
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