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Mars UK • GBR-Berkshire-Slough | United Kingdom

Packaging Engineer Data & Compliance (FTC 12 months)

Employment type:  Contract
Salary:  £43,450 – £54,000 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Packaging Engineer Data & Compliance (FTC 12 months)
Location: Slough, UK (hybrid)

Salary: £43,450 - £54,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits

As a Packaging Engineer, Data & Compliance at Mars, you will support conceptual design and development activities for new Packaging compliance reporting tools, working in partnership with systems developers to determine the sequence of development steps, develop testing and proof of principle requirements, and work with the R&D Packaging team to address any data gaps or process improvements. Significant collaboration is required with Packaging Engineers, Team Managers, and Data functional specialists to deliver an automated reporting solution for the Region.


What are we looking for?

  • Ideally, a Packaging, Sustainability, or Systems Engineering-related degree.

  • Demonstrated development process and packaging science experience, with specification writing and familiarity with forthcoming Packaging legislation, are essential.

  • A self-starter who consistently meets or exceeds the standards and expectations of internal and external customers and consumers.

  • 5+ years in Packaging Development, Sustainability, or Data Compliance-related roles.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Direct leadership of key compliance reporting projects in the packaging area, supporting the design, development, testing, and implementation of externally reported data sets in collaboration with the wider Packaging and Sustainability teams.

  • Forming effective knowledge/technology networks (internal and external) to overcome hurdles to advance ideas and new concepts.

  • Collaborating with other functions to pressure test new reporting tools and ensure they are fit for purpose prior to deployment.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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