Join One of the UK’s Fastest Growing Manufacturers – The Vuba Journey Has Only Just Begun!
Founded in 2009 by entrepreneur Sean Scott, Vuba has grown from an ambitious start-up into one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturing businesses. Driven by innovation, investment and an unwavering commitment to quality, we’ve built a reputation as a global leader in resin surfacing products and specialist construction materials.
Our headquarters are located in Hull’s vibrant Fruit Market, supported by a growing network of specialist facilities across the UK. This includes our National Production & Distribution Centre in Melton, Easihold Production & Distribution Centre in Beverley, Research & Development Centre in Beverley, Aggregate Processing Facility in Goole, and Regional Distribution Centres in Birstall and Bridgwater. Internationally, our Americas Distribution Centre in Virginia supports our rapidly expanding presence across North America, alongside our operations in the Middle East and our worldwide distribution network.
Over the past two years, we’ve invested more than £5 million into new manufacturing facilities, automation, research, technology and distribution infrastructure. Every investment has one goal: delivering industry-leading products, exceptional customer service and a world-class experience for our customers.
Proudly manufacturing in Britain, Vuba products are now trusted in more than 60 countries across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and beyond. As global demand continues to accelerate, so does our ambition.
Our growth speaks for itself. Revenue has increased from £15 million in 2021 to £28 million in 2024, with the business on track to achieve £70 million in revenue during 2026. Backed by a passionate team and a social media audience of more than one million people, Vuba has become one of the most recognised brands in our industry.
Our Awards:
- Back-to-back King’s Awards for Enterprise:
- Innovation (2025)
- International Trade (2026)
- Financial Times – Fastest Growing Manufacturer in Europe
- Financial Times – FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies
- FEBE Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies (five consecutive years)
- The Sunday Times Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses
- YouTube Creator Award
Why Join Vuba?
We’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of ambitious people who want to make an impact.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking for your next challenge or a young, ambitious individual ready to launch your career, you’ll find genuine opportunities to develop, grow and progress with us. We value people who are driven, adaptable, curious and willing to challenge the norm.
If you’re looking to be part of a business that’s investing, expanding and shaping the future of British manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
At Vuba, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. If you’re ready to work hard, think differently, embrace opportunity and be part of something extraordinary, your future starts here.
As a Chemist at Vuba, you will:
- Play a key role in the formulation, development, and optimisation of new and existing products.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate a range of instruments to support accurate and efficient product development activities.
- Engage effectively with key stakeholders both internally and externally to support product development and business objectives.
- Develop and validate analytical methods tailored to R&D needs for new Polyurethane formulations and blends.
- Interpret complex analytical data to support product development, process troubleshooting, and quality improvement initiatives.
- prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and documentation in accordance with internal protocols and industry standards.
- Stay updated with current industry trends, new analytical techniques, and regulatory requirements.
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and a positive approach to change.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in all laboratory activities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors, Masters, or PHD. In Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Strong experience with Polyurethane.
- Proficiency in using and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with ISO/ASTM standards related to polymer testing
- Prior R&D experience in plastics, petrochemicals, or polymer manufacturing.