packaging engineer Yeovil, England
Job description
Overview
It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
Whether you’re in procurement, digital, marketing or finance, there’s a role for you here.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual to join the Screwfix sustainability team. Reporting to the Sustainability Manager, you will co-ordinate the implementation of the Screwfix sustainable packaging policy and targets across our local vendor base and with Kingfisher on own-exclusive brand (OEB) products; ensuring our expected standards are met and where necessary supporting vendors to identify improvements. Establish regular reporting against our packaging goals, with analysis to highlight performance and risks. Working across the group to meet regulatory requirements, whilst looking forward and preparing for any future standards.
We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.
Key responsibilities
- Drive the packaging sustainability agenda and performance against business agreed targets, meeting corporate social responsibility ambitions and regulatory requirements
- Work with vendors to improve packaging data coverage accuracy with the aim to use and deliver any potential improvements.
- Collaborate with category teams, Kingfisher range & sourcing teams, and supply chain teams to optimise efficiency and enable/realise packaging changes.
- Create, manage and maintain packaging database, reporting on progress against targets and regulatory requirements e.g., EPR – illustrating both performance and risk – highlighting potential actions for stakeholder review and decision making.
- Verify reporting and tax compliance, alongside owning relevant tax and regulatory submissions.
- Acting as a point of expertise and guidance in the business within the sustainability team and across functions
- Identify potential circularity changes and work with relevant teams to exploit potential circular waste streams via packaging compliance and changes
- Work with sustainability experts, NGOs (non-government organisations) and 3rd party partners to identify best practices that Screwfix can implement.
- Build strong relationships with wider Sustainability team, Commercial Buying teams, Quality team and Kingfisher Packaging team
Required skills & experience
- Management experience of product packaging, ideally in a large retail business.
- Commercial experience/knowledge beneficial
- Data gathering, analysis and communication experience
- A passion for sustainability
- A team player with the ability to work cross functionally, delivering complex business wide projects
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all management levels, in particular verbal and written communication must be clear, detailed, and accurate
- Confident and competent in MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and be comfortable presenting to large audiences
What’s in it for me?
You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.
Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.
Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.
Other benefits:
- Award-Winning Pension Scheme
- Discounts at Screwfix, B&Q and other High-Street Retailers
- Company Bonus
- Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
- Gym Discount at Nuffield Gyms
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Enhanced Family leave
- Retail Trust counselling services
- Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at [email protected] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
