Packaging Engineer

Hatsfield Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join their team in Wolverhampton. In this role, you will develop and execute logistics packaging strategies, manage packaging operations, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in packaging development within manufacturing. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development and its application within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in packaging supply chain operations, with an understanding of end to end material flow.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and approval of packaging concepts.
• Manage packaging operations and performance, including pallet repair and metric reporting.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for packaging modifications.

Skills

Packaging development

Packaging supply chain operations

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

REQ ID: 129107

JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer

SALARY: £45,600 - £55,000

POSTING START DATE: 03/02/2026

POSTING END DATE: 16/02/2026

LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

In the Manufacturing team at JLRs Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and problem‑solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high‑quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

As a Packaging Engineer here at JLR, you’ll contribute to the development and execution of the logistics packaging strategy for MP&L Operations. You will provide technical support and work towards standardising and improving Packaging both internal and external EMC, through data driven analysis delivering systems and tool which optimises the packaging availability.

What To Expect

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, its a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation.

• Lead the planning, development and approval of packaging concepts to ensure robust support for Mass Production and alignment with New Model build requirements
• Drive cross functional resolution of complex packaging issues, delivering real time containment, permanent corrective actions, and supplier cost recovery where required
• Manage packaging operations and performance, including pallet repair, packaging provision, metric reporting, and maintenance of accurate container/packaging data systems
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and packaging manufacturers to deliver new and modified packaging, ensuring lessons learned and quality improvements are fully embedded
• Champion continuous improvement and optimisation, developing business cases to secure funding, improving packaging loops, and introducing innovative ways of working and best practice solutions

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Proven experience in packaging development and its application within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in packaging supply chain operations, with an understanding of end to end material flow
• Proficient in business systems and MS Office, with strong general IT capability
• Good understanding of current Business Objectives and Behaviours, and how they translate into day to day delivery
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels both internally and with external partners

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.