One Year Industrial Placements

About Us

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in polymer processing technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon (UK) and Kentucky (US) that are used widely in many applications including aircraft, the automotive industry and leading sportswear brands.

We offer several one-year industrial placements across the business including in the project management team, new product development and in the lab. On your application form could you please state your preference. 

You will also gain insight into other departments through lunch and learns, Q&A sessions and one half-day shadowing session. 

The placement will run for 12/13 months from July/August 2022

To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Minimum 2 years undergraduate study in a chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science or similar discipline.
• Analytical thinker with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Organised and motivated with a focus on results
• Ability to work as part of a team and able to overcome obstacles. 

About You

• Have you studied any modules at university that relate to polymers or materials? If so please give details
• Have you studied any modules at university that relate to polymers or materials? If so please give details
• The placement will run for 12/13 months from July/August 2022. Are you available on these dates?   
• Are you currently an undergraduate student studying a chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science or similar discipline?   
• What would be your preferred placement? Project Management, New Production Development or in the Lab?        
• Why do you want to work at Zotefoams?          

Benefits

Contributory pension, staff bonus, share purchase scheme, life insurance, reward scheme and flexible Friday scheme.

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