DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED

About the role We're looking for a Design for Variation Specialist to help drive smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable packaging solutions at DS Smith. Based within one of the world's leading Global Automotive Distribution Centres, you'll be part of our Mercia Design & Innovation Team, who play a key role in designing, maintaining and enhancing packaging solutions for a major customer's global aftermarket network. In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying and delivering packaging improvement opportunities that create real value through: Reduced customer costs Optimised supply chain performance Improved product protection & damage reduction Improved sustainability impacts You'll oversee the day-to-day management of packaging Bills of Materials, while also identifying opportunities to simplify, rationalise and standardise our packaging range using an 80/20 mindset. This is a collaborative, hands-on role where you'll work closely with: Our customer and their 3PL provider Creative and Automotive Designers Internal technical, operational and commercial teams Main Responsibilities will include: Design & Innovation Develop fit-for-purpose packaging solutions Produce conceptual/local prototypes and manage materials Create technical drawings, reports and packaging specifications Support NPI processes, internal trials and quality improvements Create inbound & outbound logistics pallet plans Provide design-for-implementation and creative support Continuous Improvement Apply DS Smith Way principles to drive ongoing improvements Build CI pipelines to deliver annual packaging spend savings Optimise systems, metrics and standards to maximise performance Collaboration & Communication Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams Clearly communicate project requirements and business benefits Represent DS Smith with professionalism and customer focus Data & Analysis Manage and interpret large data sets with strong attention to detail Produce compelling justification documents outlining benefits Health, Safety & Environment Take ownership for safe ways of working Promote a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement About you To succeed, you'll need strong analytical skills, the ability to communicate clearly, and the creativity to turn insights into innovative, practical packaging solutions. Minimum requirements: Essential GCSEs (or equivalent) Experience designing packaging Strong competence in MS Office Confident user of CAD and graphics software Understanding of 2D/3D drawings Self-motivated, detail-focused and able to drive project momentum Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively Demonstrates DS Smith values: Caring, Challenging, Trusted, Responsive & Tenacious Desirable A-levels or degree in a design-related subject Knowledge of corrugated automotive packaging & supply cycles Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments Strong commercial awareness Apply now and become part of a team that challenges the ordinary and leads with innovation Benefits Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts Cycle to work scheme Location: Swadlincote - Mercia Global Automotive Distribution Centre Working hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:00pm About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! Fair recruitment at DS Smith To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria JBRP1_UKTJ

Transport Planner As the flagship UK site for DS Smith Packaging, we operate our own fleet of HGV drivers, delivering high-quality cardboard packaging to customers across the Midlands and East of England. Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment click apply for full job details

About the role We have a fabulous opportunity for a senior compliance expert to join our team as a Senior Ethics and Compliance Advisor, supporting our sites in EMEA. In this key role, you will guide and serve our Company by fostering our Journey of Transformation, acting as a vital resource for the enterprise and ensuring our global operations maintain the highest standards of trust, integrity, a click apply for full job details

Conversion Machine Technician L1 The DS Smith Production team are a dynamic and skilled mix of professionals who focus on delivering machine products, delivering on operational targets and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions - The Production team are fundamental to our business success, our biggest department and fille click apply for full job details

About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Insurance Risk to join our Group Team at our Paddington headquarters. Our team works collaboratively with corporate functions, divisional leaders, and the wider business on a day-to-day basis to protect the financial integrity of the Group. Our team is fuelled by curious minds from diverse backgrounds, and this is an incredible time to j click apply for full job details

About the role Are you looking for a step up into a high-profile in-house tax environment? Or perhaps you are already working in-house and want to be part of a major corporate transformation? We have a unique opportunity for a UK Corporate Tax Manager to join our Group Tax Team at our Paddington headquarters. This is an incredible time to join us as DS Smith prepares for its next chapter as an independent, dual-listed group. You will play an essential role in shaping our compliance and reporting journey, reporting directly to the Senior UK Group Tax Manager. This role offers broad exposure to our global functions and provides a platform to evolve our existing tax processes. You will be a key point of contact for UK tax matters, partnering with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to implement initiatives that support our global tax strategy. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reporting & Controls: Assist with half-yearly and full-year group tax provisioning (IFRS) with the ongoing development and maintenance of controls under Sarbanes Oxley as well as preparing tax disclosures for UK statutory accounts Tax Compliance: Take ownership of corporation tax returns for over 30 UK subsidiaries, managing the wide range of issues such as SAO, CIR, and RDEC that come with working for a large multinational Cross-Border Management: Oversee some non-UK tax returns with external advisors and manage UK withholding tax requirements and residency certificates Process Transformation: Partner with the Tax Technology Manager to automate and streamline reporting using tools like Alphatax, Longview, and AI/PowerBI Advisory & Research: Provide technical UK tax support for business transactions, entity rationalisation, and HMRC queries. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regional finance teams and corporate functions to ensure tax accuracy across the portfolio Provide ad hoc support to the Group Transfer Pricing Lead So, if you are an existing Corporate Tax Manager looking for a new challenge in a business which prioritises creativity and encourages you to make a difference - then we might be looking for you! About you ACA / CTA (or equivalent) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in tax reporting and compliance Strong knowledge of UK corporation tax, UK GAAP, and IFRS (large multinational experience is highly desirable) Proficient in Excel and Alphatax; experience with automation tools (PowerBI/Robotics) is a significant plus Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear insights for tax authorities and internal stakeholders Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure and work independently within a team environment Benefits Competitive salary Discretionary bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts Cycle to work scheme Location: This is a hybrid role, split between the London Paddington office (3 days) and home (2 days) - however flexibility will be required at times. About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! Fair recruitment at DS Smith To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria. JBRP1_UKTJ

About the role Are you a creative thinker ready for your next big opportunity? We're looking for a talented Middleweight Designer to join our team across the Speciality team! You'll work on a variety of exciting projects for major clients in Retail Marketing and POS design as well as supporting special projects across Speciality bringing ideas to life in a fast-moving, dynamic environment click apply for full job details

Electrical Reliability & Asset Management (SME) Location: UK or Europe (with travel across DS Smith Paper Mills) We're looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electrical Engineering to join our central engineering function. This is a pivotal technical role where you'll lead on all electrical engineering activities across our paper mills in the UK and Europe click apply for full job details

About the role We're looking for a Head of Finance (R2R) to lead our financial accounting, compliance, and reporting frameworks across the UK and Benelux. Based in our Caerphilly Business Services hub, this is a high-impact senior leadership role with responsibility for maintaining robust financial integrity, ensuring adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements, and upholding strong governan click apply for full job details

TMS Global, part of DS Smith, is a global leader in sustainable packaging and retail solutions. Operating in 97 markets with a team of 300+ across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and North America, we partner with leading global brands to deliver innovative print, packaging, and display solutions. TMS is in a period of deliberate, ambitious transformation click apply for full job details

Business Analytics Lead Drive Data-Driven Manufacturing Excellence We are looking for a Business Analytics Lead to play a pivotal role in transforming operational data into actionable business insight across our Paper Division. Leading a small but highly capable data engineering team, you will build and develop the OT-to-business data infrastructure that underpins operational analytics, advanced anal click apply for full job details

About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Data Administrator to join our team at the Business Service Centre in Caerphilly. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent global master data across multiple ERP systems and playing a key part in supporting business operations click apply for full job details

About Us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who ar click apply for full job details

Account Manager TMS Global are a wholly owned subsidiary of DS Smith PLC, a multi-national packaging and display manufacturing business. TMS Global specialise in the outsourcing of retail display, print and packaging and are active in 97 markets globally. Our TMS community consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and NA click apply for full job details

Multi Skilled Engineer Blunham £57,305 Our DS Smith site in Blunham is searching for a Multi Skilled Engineer, to implement strategic maintenance initiatives in order to increase plant and asset reliability. You will be working closely with the Reliability Engineer, Operations, Engineering, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability click apply for full job details

Engineering & Maintenance Manager Ely (Onsite) We are recruiting for an Engineering Manager at our Retail Marketing site in Ely. This is a key leadership role responsible for both the strategic and day-to-day delivery of the engineering function, supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused operation. You will lead a small but highly capable team, ensuring high performance, strong engagement, and ongoin click apply for full job details

About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are click apply for full job details

Multi Skilled Engineer Blunham £57,305 Our DS Smith site in Blunham is searching for a Multi Skilled Engineer, to implement strategic maintenance initiatives in order to increase plant and asset reliability. You will be working closely with the Reliability Engineer, Operations, Engineering, OEMs and vendors to develop and implement best practices and increase plant and asset reliability click apply for full job details

Engineering & Maintenance Manager Ely (Onsite) We are recruiting for an Engineering Manager at our Retail Marketing site in Ely. This is a key leadership role responsible for both the strategic and day-to-day delivery of the engineering function, supporting a fast-paced, customer-focused operation. You will lead a small but highly capable team, ensuring high performance, strong engagement, and ongoin click apply for full job details

About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are click apply for full job details