Industrial Placement Student

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create 'our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™'. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we're looking for an Industrial Placement Student to join our Analytical team at Rawcliffe Bridge, East Yorkshire, for 12 months from August 2027 to August 2028.

• You will be taught to use sophisticated analytical Instruments such as LCMS, GCMSMS, Spectroscopy (FTIR, RAMAN, NIR) and MALDI.
• Learn how to develop analytical methods and how to validate them.
• Gain an understanding of data analysis, perform some routine analytical testing, interpret data, and reporting any findings.
• Complete an analytical project to meet the requirements of the University you are attending.
• At Croda, everyone has a part to play in maintaining a safe, inclusive and sustainable workplace. We value people who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their colleagues and the protection of the environment.
• Adhere to all site-specific health and safety regulations

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.