For almost a century, Jotun has protected property – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paints and coatings, we combine high quality with creativity and innovation.
Jotun employs more than 10 000 employees around the world, where all our four segments – Decorative Paints, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Powder Coatings - are present.
Jotun has 67 companies in 46 countries with 40 production facilities in 23 countries and is represented in more than 100 countries around the world. In addition, we have regional R&D laboratories in South Korea, China, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey, UK and US. Your workplace will be at our newly extended state of the art R&D center, in Scunthorpe, UK. You will be part of an exciting workplace, alongside over 40 great employees dedicated to R&D related tasks.
About the role
The R&D facility is located on the same site as the UK Headquarters, where there is a manufacturing plant. The UK & Ireland business employs over 240 employees.
And now we are looking for people who want to develop in an international company for an industrial placement.
Start up TBC, preferably between June-August 2026.
Jotun’s Research and Development department is developing technically complex coating technology for decorative, marine, protective and powder coating applications.
The R&D lab in Scunthorpe is mostly focusing on Intumescent products. We are working with development of paint products, evaluation and characterization of paint films, colloidal mixtures, polymers and more.
As an industrial placement in our laboratories, your work would include small projects involving making and testing coating formulations, report findings in written report and presentation.
Working alongside chemists and technicians in our product laboratories making to improve paint performance and reduce environmental impact and/or health risks of our new products.
What we are looking for and what we offer
Students of chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical/industrial process, and material sciences are especially encouraged to apply.
Preferably driving license due to location of site and public transport.
Personal qualities
- Someone who can act on their own initiative and make things happen.
- Adherence to company rules and procedures and use a methodical and systematic approach where you plan and define clear priorities.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems and demonstrate knowledge in your own area.
- Able to co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, and information in support to others in the pursuit of team goals.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits for the fixed 1 year contract
- A friendly and supportive culture. It is an informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
- Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
- A professional and supportive work environment with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.
