Southampton, United Kingdom
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Building a Smokeless World is no small feat—it’s fueled by the collective efforts of talented individuals, each bringing their unique perspective. This is the most innovative chapter in BAT’s history, and you can help shape it.
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a R&D Senior Packaging Technologist - Fixed Term 1 Year in Southampton
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
As a R&D Senior Packaging Technologist, you will be supporting the technical delivery of innovative packaging.
You will be a key member of the Packaging Deployment team, contributing to the delivery of packaging systems that meet functional, aesthetic, and environmental requirements and working closely with cross-functional teams—mainly across Marketing, Procurement, Ops and R&D (prototyping, pilot manufacturing, testing labs)
This role is ideal for candidates with a background in delivering technical solutions, mainly in injection moulding (writing technical protocols, supporting mould validation, testing, prototyping activities etc). Interpersonal skills, working knowledge of packaging material and conversion process and focus on superior and timely technical execution are essential for this role.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
This role will apply expertise in building, mechanical, and scientific principles to collaborate internally and externally and deliver fast innovation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
What are we looking for?
Beneficial
Qualifying questions for applicants
What we offer you?
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.
At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.
We believe that everyone has a place in our organisation. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.
We believe in you.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.
“One of my job responsibilities is leading initiatives that develop new capabilities for our operations team. In our Nairobi factory, we’re devoted to closing gaps and reducing losses that might happen in manufacturing processes and improving operational results.”
At our core, we understand your best work happens when you feel fully supported. Our meticulously
designed reward and benefits package are shaped to acknowledge your contributions and to magnify
your impact. As you grow, so do we.
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