Packaging Technician

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Packaging Analyst to join our new Design & Innovation Team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining all Bills of Materials, supporting packaging design projects, coordinating trials & managing customer requests.

You will be processing daily design enquiries, assessing requirements and prioritising existing packaging utilisation. You'll use cutting edge CAD, remote collaboration technology and sustainability software to support the development of creative packaging solutions for a wide range of products.

Alongside your team and the Design and Innovation Manager, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to further develop your packaging development skills whilst gaining valuable insight into Manufacturing and Packaging businesses, responding to briefs and developing creative solutions that fit our customer's requirements. You'll then work with our customer to maintain all packing information for their packer.

Your work will need to demonstrate flair, fresh thinking and collaboration - ensuring we understand and balance the needs of our customers and DS Smith manufacturing methods. We consider supply cycles, manufacturing methods, materials and sustainability to offer world class design solutions, and we'll want you to get fully on board with our mission so that we can continue to innovate and provide leading solutions.

About you

• Previous experience in a Design & Innovation role
• Knowledge of Corrugated Packaging and Manufacturing/Warehousing would be advantageous
• Knowledge of global supply chain packaging requirements
• A Level or Degree qualified in relevant design field, with evidence of continuous learning throughout your career so far
• Competent user of MS Office
• Able to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Self-starter with the creative qualities needed to take on new challenges
• Strong commercial awareness

Benefits

• Salary up to £35,000, dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Sharesave scheme
• Digital GP Service
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: Mercia Park, Swadlincote. Hybrid working options are available.