Junior Packaging Engineer

Randstad Sourceright; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider is seeking a Junior Packaging Engineer for a hybrid role based in Slough. The successful candidate will lead technical packaging development across various projects, focusing on creating prototypes and ensuring successful trials. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in packaging is required. This 6-month contract has the potential to extend, offering the opportunity to work with a well-known company in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Packaging or Engineering sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of flexibles, rigid plastics, cartons, and cases.
• Understanding of packaging sciences and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Own technical packaging development for various projects.
• Create packaging prototypes and ensure successful trials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of packaging materials

Command of the English language

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Job title: Junior Packaging Engineer

Location: Hybrid based from the Slough office ⅔ days per week

Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Junior Packaging Engineer, on behalf of a well known company in the FMCG (food) sector.

Responsibilities

• Owns the technical packaging development for a variety of projects across one or more product categories to support growth, value leadership, supply security or sustainability.
• Creating packaging prototypes and ensuring successful line trials at the business, co-packer and co-manufacturing sites, ensuring the relevant documentation is produced and results are accurately recorded
• Creating packaging designs and specifications that deliver the desirable KQA's via robust risk management and the delivery of shopper, customer, and supply chain requirements
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver Desirable, Viable, Feasible and Sustainable innovation, leading a small portfolio of projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (Packaging, Engineering sciences etc); OR relevant prior technical experience; Packaging diploma/degree desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of packaging materials, including flexibles, rigid plastic, cartons, and cases
• Understanding of packaging sciences, packaging development, packaging legislation, food processing and production.
• Good command of the English language

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration