DE&S Packaging Technologist

Are you passionate about the defence of the United Kingdom, with a good moral compass and ambition to protect people? Do you want to work in an environment where you can develop your skills and experience whilst working to support the UK’s Armed Forces? If so, an opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Technologist to join us at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S).

This role offers you a unique opportunity to advise on the requirements for packaging to ensure that equipment (non-munitions) is packaged to withstand handling and transportation, in addition to both short and long term storage, in a full range of benign to harsh environments. Our aim is to guarantee that when the end user opens the packaging, the equipment is in the same condition as it left the factory and is fit for purpose.

If you are seeking a meaningful role, offering great development opportunities – in which you will become a Defence Packaging domain authority– and the chance to make a real difference in supporting our Armed Forces, apply today!

About the role

As part of a small team, you will work with Industry partners, supporting in developing better approaches to Defence Packaging, including making it more sustainable as part of the greening government agenda. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide support to Delivery Teams and Industry on all aspects of Defence Packaging and in particular Military Level Packaging
• Provide support on sustainability and the environment in relation to packaging and packaging materials
• Support the maintenance of MOD information sources
• Support the maintenance of Non-Munitions Defence Packaging and NATO Standards
• Support the maintenance of the Military Packager Approval Scheme to include documentation, company and Designer Certification and Audits
• Provide secretarial support to the PEAS (Packaging in Equipment and Acquisition Support) Forum
• Assist with maintenance and provision of Defence Packaging training
• Maintain regular contact with internal and external stakeholders, including Professional Bodies and other Packaging Trade Associations

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a Level 4 (e.g., HNC) qualification in a relevant technical, Engineering or Science fields, or will demonstrate the equivalent experience in packaging technology/engineering
• You will have some experience supporting the delivery of successful packaging outcomes
• You will have some experience of working with documentation in a technical environment

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Technical Requirements, Evaluation and Acceptance (Supervised Practitioner)
• Technical Decision Making (Supervised Practitioner)
• Communicating and influencing
• Seeing the bigger picture

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

• 25 days’ holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job contact :

Name :
Paula Kujawa - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email :
Paula.Kujawa@reed.com

Recruitment team :

Email :
Paula.Kujawa@reed.com