Packaging Engineer - Eastleigh - Competitive Salary

Kairos Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Packaging Engineer/Technologist to lead sustainable packaging projects in Eastleigh. The role involves translating brand needs into effective designs, managing suppliers, and ensuring packaging meets environmental standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in structural packaging and a strong understanding of sustainability drivers. The position includes a competitive salary and generous holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Impact in a global business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural packaging, preferably in the retail or packaging sector.
• Strong understanding of sustainability drivers in packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural packaging projects and drive sustainability.
• Translate brand needs into sustainable packaging designs.
• Manage suppliers and packaging development from concept to implementation.
• Ensure that packaging is recyclable and meets environmental goals.

Skills

Structural packaging experience

Knowledge of packaging materials

CAD skills (ArtiosCAD/CAPE)

Commercial awareness

Job description

Position: Packaging Engineer/Technologist - Hybrid
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: 36k

Join a dynamic team as a Packaging Engineer/Technologist, where you'll lead structural packaging projects, drive sustainability, and deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions across the supply chain. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to improve packaging performance, reduce waste, and enhance customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate brand and product needs into effective, sustainable packaging designs.
• Define project success criteria (innovation, cost, sustainability, efficiency).
• Manage suppliers and technical development from concept to implementation.
• Ensure packaging is recyclable and meets environmental goals.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in structural packaging (retail/packaging sector preferred).
• Knowledge of packaging materials, trends, and sustainability drivers.
• CAD skills (ArtiosCAD/CAPE) and prototyping experience desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of packaging's impact on customer experience and profitability.

Our Values:

• Customer-Focused: Use insight and data to improve experience.
• Human: Act with integrity and respect.
• Curious: Explore new ideas and share learnings.
• Agile: Move fast, aim for progress over perfection.
• Inclusive: Embrace diversity and allyship.
• Accountable: Own your impact and align with business goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• A chance to make a real impact in a global business

Ready to shape the future of packaging? We'd love to hear from you!

If you would like to find out more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)