Research & Development 2023 Graduate Programme Redditch, England
DS Smith
Full Time
Redditch, England
20069 - 28354 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We’re looking for 3 graduates to join us on our Research & Development 2023 Graduate Programme in 3 different fields to begin in September 2023, at our newly created R&D&I Center of Redditch, UK.
We are a forward-looking company with a desire to remain both innovative and sustainable in an increasingly global market. We are looking for highly motivated, creative, team players and great communicators like you to help us achieve our growth aspirations.
Who are DS Smith?
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide. Over the past 80 years our organisation has grown dramatically, as have our services and areas of expertise.
Why Research & Development?
We’re about Revolution not Evolution! We want to find the art the possible and it begins here in Research & Development where we take a simple material such as paper or cardboard, and determine where we maximise its potential, overcoming barriers to meet our Circular Economy led sustainability strategy, whilst exceeding customer expectations in delivering advanced and functional products. All the while finding ways where we can reduce waste, optimise our machine and operations and continue develop our products for the future.
So how do we do this?
Our Next Generation Technology Team works on new production technologies and industry 4.0 solutions that will transform the business. Together with our digital technology groups and our strategic partners, the NGT team builds data pipelines and develops AI tools targeted to improve our end-to-end processes and the efficiency of our products. You’ll research other industries to learn best practices, collate data and run simulations to ensure that we are maximising every meaningful opportunity.
Our Surface and Barriers team then use the information provided by Data & Analytics to create the functionality to paper and board, overcoming barriers and determining ways we can improve, adapt and strengthen our product.
Our Packaging Solutions team work with our consumers to provide solutions for their requirements, providing technical bricks, convert new technology and materials and bring concepts which can then be converted into practical solutions for our customers. One of the key area is around connected packaging for smart supply chain (service-led innovation). From Library research, tech scoutingand lab testing to trialling new products, you’ll be part of our innovation to ensuring DS Smith provides the best products to our client base.
Locations
For 2023, we are looking for Graduates in the following locations:
- United Kingdom [Redditch]
- To get the best out of the programme, candidates should be flexible and be willing to travel frequently and relocate where required to optimise their development.
Development
Alongside the role-specific skills you’ll develop, you’ll be in a cohort of graduates and together we’ll offer you a world class development programme which will support you in becoming one of our future leaders.
In year one, we’ll focus on understanding yourself, your skills and your strengths and how to maximise your potential. In year two, your development will be about understanding others, how to work effectively in teams and how to lead. You’ll then be given the tools to lead the way, whether that’s in becoming a specialist in your chosen field or leading others to succeed.
About you
You are willing to join the DS Smith team as we are on our journey of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World, and you recognize yourself in our values: …
To be considered for the programme you should have as a minimum:
- A degree (Master or PhD) in either Computer Science or Engineering (paper / cardboard / printing / structural / chemical qualifications will be considered), or due to complete this before September 2023.
- Good knowledge of innovation process (tech watch, IP right, creativity tools, value analysis, …)
- Be able to speak fluent English and any other language would be a plus.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be able to start employment on the 4th September 2023.
- Be flexible in location and be able to flexibly move between assignments.
Benefits
A competitive salary plus benefits.
- Successful candidates will need to attend a virtual assessment centre in March/April.
**Successful graduates will need to begin their first placement on September 4th 2023.
DS Smith
www.dssmith.com
London, United Kingdom
Miles Roberts
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Consumer Product Manufacturing
1940
