Junior Packaging Engineer

Slough - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 35500 - 40000

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley European R&D Packaging Development Team as a Junior Packaging Engineer. The purpose of this role is to develop and deploy packaging initiatives that support core brand growth efficiency innovation and supply security. You will also work with the rest of the Packaging team to deliver the packaging solutions to achieve Mars ambitious sustainability goals.

Location: Slough UK hybrid type (50% min on-site)

Salary: 35500 - 40000 annual bonus benefits

What are we looking for

Degree level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (Packaging Engineering Chemistry Food Science); OR relevant prior technical experience; Packaging diploma/degree desirable but not essential
Proven experience of at least a couple of consistent years working on packaging projects
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with external suppliers

What will be your key responsibilities

Owns the technical packaging development for a variety of projects across the portfolio (Chocolate Gum or Fruity Confections). These projects will support growth value leadership supply security or sustainability.
Creating packaging prototypes and ensuring successful line trials at Mars 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 KQAs 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.

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry-competitive salary and benefits package including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities long-term health conditions or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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Job Description:There is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars Wrigley European R&D Packaging Development Team as a Junior Packaging Engineer. The purpose of this role is to develop and deploy packaging initiatives that support core brand growth efficiency innovation and supply security. You will...