Junior Packaging Engineer

  • Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited
  • Folkestone, Kent
  • Jan 08, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Ref: CPJPE Salary: £Excellent Contract Type: Temporary Location: Folkestone

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.

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