Job Description

Our goals - Your path


About Incorez Applications


Incorez Ltd is a leading manufacturer of specialist resins and polymers - excelling in the development of high performance, low hazard materials, particularly waterborne and high solids systems.


Incorez is also a global leader in oxazolidine chemistry, manufacturing a diverse range of products marketed under the Incozol umbrella. The Incozol range has been widely adopted in polyurethane coatings, as well as PU sealants. In addition, the company is a global partner in waterborne, low hazard technology, manufacturing a wide range of waterborne PU dispersions and a range of waterborne epoxy curing agents. These materials, marketed under the Incorez brand, are used extensively in high performance coatings across a broad spectrum of applications.


The applications team is an integral part of Incorez Sales team and support the business by working on different customers project to grow the business.


Purpose of the Role


Reporting to Applications Manager, To ensure that the Applications department delivers projects on time and fit for purpose, as defined by the annual business plan, to ensure the future growth of the business.


What's In it for You?

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Applications Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Applications department delivers projects on time and fit for purpose, as defined by the annual business plan, to support the future growth of the business. We are seeking a motivated team member to join our laboratory, providing hands-on support to ensure the successful completion of diverse customer projects. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Applications department, assisting in training programs for our global network of distributors and customers. Key responsibilities include developing guide formulations using our current product range and preparing high-quality liquid samples tailored to client needs. You will actively contribute to maintaining and enhancing lab cleanliness, fostering a safe and organized work environment.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays Core Hours Working A company pension contribution of up to 10% Private healthcare for you, with option to add family Group life cover at 6x your annual salary Global Income Protection (PHI) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

By working in global R&D centre in Preston and working closely with Applications team focusing on the key customer projects. The role is predominantly focused on application testing, execution and data interpretation. The student will work as a part of cross functional teams towards a common goal.

The Skills:

You will be an integral part of Applications and Sales team and will provide hand on laboratory support to complete the relevant applications department projects. Applications Manager will be your direct line Manager, but mentorship and supervision will come from across Applications team at different stages throughout the placement.

The Future:

Potential Career Routes:


We will give the successful candidate valuable experience of the above industry. The hands on industrial and practical experience leaves the student with many invaluable skills in today's employment landscape. Students often complete their placement at Incorez/Sika with an improved idea of what future career path to take after university


Your expertise - Our strength

What we need from you?

Proactive Enthusiastic Interest in polymers, paints, coatings, and sustainability Ability to collaborate and work in a team Excellent communication skills.

Going Beyond. Together.

Commitment towards Diversity

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.

About Sika

We're looking for an Apprentice to join our Applications team


At our R&D labs in Preston. This will be an office based role.


About Sika


Sika is a speciality chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector towards greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.