Junior Packaging Engineer

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Packaging Engineer for their R&D team in Folkestone on a temporary basis. This position offers an opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in an FMCG and R&D environment. Responsibilities include supporting packaging development, collaborating with teams, and managing technical documentation. The candidate should ideally have a degree in a related field and exposure to R&D or packaging projects. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree (or working towards) in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar.
• Previous experience in R&D, packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG.
• Understanding of packaging materials, specifications, and basic testing methods.
• Exposure to value engineering, cost optimisation, or sustainability projects.
• Confident with technical documentation and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging development and optimisation for new and existing products.
• Lead Value Engineering (G2G) projects with support from senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on packaging specifications and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage technical documentation and liaise with packaging suppliers.
• Participate in agile investigations and problem‑solving activities.
• Lead and support packaging trials where required.

Job description

Junior Packaging Engineer (R&D) – Temporary

Location: Folkestone – Hybrid Working available.

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Temporary Ongoing

We are looking for a Junior Packaging Engineer to join our clients R&D team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone working towards a degree who is looking to gain hands‑on experience in an FMCG and R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support packaging development and optimisation for new and existing products
• Lead Value Engineering (G2G) projects with support from senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on packaging specifications and sustainability initiatives
• Manage technical documentation and liaise with packaging suppliers
• Participate in agile investigations and problem‑solving activities
• Lead and support packaging trials where required

About You

• Degree (or working towards) in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (desirable)
• Previous experience (placements or internships included) in R&D, packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG (advantageous)
• Understanding of packaging materials, specifications, and basic testing methods
• Exposure to value engineering, cost optimisation, or sustainability projects is a plus
• Confident, organised, and comfortable working with technical documentation and suppliers

This is a great opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain practical industry experience within a supportive R&D team.