Junior Packaging Engineer

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