We are looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our Packaging Team based in Deeside near Chester. This is a 14 month, fixed-term contract that would suit a driven individual who is looking to develop their network within an established and credible Head Office environment. You will be working with industry leaders. This a rare opportunity to join our business in this exciting and innovative time.
Purpose of the role:
The delivery of Iceland Brand Packaging, on-shelf with a scope that covers technical aspects including, innovation, on-time, quality and the Iceland Packaging strategy (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary).
Drives and delivers Iceland’s work on Plastic Free.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Works to support the delivery of Iceland Brand packaging (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), covering technical aspects and the Iceland Plastic Free strategy.
- Cost minimisation and reduction approach to all work, identifies re-engineering possibilities to save money.
- Full supply chain approach to activity (in store, distribution, suppliers, indirect suppliers).
- Drives the packaging innovation agenda in support of Iceland business targets, category targets and our customers
- Customer focused approach to all work
- Work collaboratively with the Trading, Merchandising, Technical, Development and Packaging teams.
Skills:
- Effective Supplier Management – Engage with and drive supplier agendas to deliver plastic reduction and cost saving opportunities.
- Project management – Builds, manages and reports on project based approach
- Technical Knowledge– Lead the packaging agenda and engage with cross functional stakeholders to provide support in delivering packaging project activity
- Communications – Communicate accurately, with credibility to internal and external stakeholders. Has the ability to shape communication
- External Influencing - Liaise with our key external partners (product & packaging suppliers) and shape the agenda to meet our needs
Specialised Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience in a packaging role
- Degree qualification preferred.
- Demonstrable professional experience working to improve packaging and its sustainability impact across a range of substrates/ materials and product categories
- Previous exposure to FMCG environment
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Alongside this we can offer you:
- A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- 10% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
- Free parking onsite
- Double discount weeks
- Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
- Subsidised Costa onsite
- Discounted gym membership
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
- Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!
Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.