Job Ref: 214072919

Date: 2021-06-28 13:27:45

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Senior Technical DesignerSector: Packaging (Transit Packaging for E-Commerce & Industrial) Location: Milton Keynes Package: Basic salary up to £50,000 (Dependant on experience) Bonus & Benefits Does the idea of joining an industry-leading design team excite you? Would you relish the opportunity to run a state-of the-art purpose-built innovation lab facility using the latest technologies? Do you believe that your passion for delivering pure design led solutions could translate to award winning solutions for our customers? If the answers to these questions are yes, then we would love to meet you and discuss your ambitions further… The CompanyMacfarlane Group PLC is a forward-thinking business and well invested industry leader. Achieving year on year sales and profit growth via organic sales and strategic acquisition, we offer a dynamic range of packaging solutions to a significant portfolio of major leading brands. We are now seeking to hire a senior designer with a strong technical packaging skillset (corrugate bias preferred) and the ability to manage daily running of our Innovation Laboratory and associated team based in Milton Keynes.   The Senior Technical Designer role You shall be report to the Design Manager, who will provide direction whilst you focus on the smooth daily running of the Innovation Laboratory itself, supporting the manager and the rest of your team. Coupled with this, you shall enjoy leading on customer engagement, interfacing with major customers and using the latest technologies and innovations to deliver pure design solutions across all industry disciplines and deliver award winning solutions for our customers. Senior Technical Designer Responsibilities
Taking full responsibility for smooth daily running of the I-lab facility, including team management and orchestration of all customer visits to the site.
You will be capable of listening to the customer’s needs and be able to communicate in a professional and coherent manner; both in conversation and presentational form
Supporting the national sales teams and using the latest design tools you will be creating innovative cost saving solutions to meet customer briefs in a caring approach to their business requirements and challenges
Understanding consumer trends and supply chain challenges to conceptualise bespoke solutions
Working closely with our customers you will ensure goals are met, whilst considering branding, safety, and total cost implications
Prioritise your workload accordingly and manage projects to meet customer deadlines
Produce finished customer samples, 3D visuals, artwork proofs and presentations

 Do you have the correct profile?We welcome your application if you are already an experienced design professional from within the packaging (corrugate preferred) sector. You will ideally already have some form of operational and team management experience but in the absence of this, will recognise that this represents the next natural step up in your career (and be ready to fully embrace this). You will already have a demonstrably strong track record of customer engagement and design solution delivery. You will be enthusiastic and motivated – enjoying the buzz and challenge of a fast-paced environment; it is important that you also champion a genuine team spirit and are adept at stakeholder management. Key Skills required
Experience using Kasemake or Artios CAD, SketchUp Pro, Adobe CC, MS Office
Ecommerce and industrial transit packaging knowledge and experience
Management/supervisor skills
Results driven
Strong communication skills
Customer Facing & Account management
Self-motivated
Good time management skills
Full driving license
Non-essential experience using Solidworks, digital printing, Microsoft Hololens (all advantageous)

 Our BenefitsWe provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include:- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidaysContributory pension schemeFree parking at many of our site locationsRange of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying rolesEmployee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issuesExtensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunitiesEmployee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying rolesTax free childcare (TFC) schemeEnhanced maternity & paternity payLong service awards (5-40 years)Charitable giving optionsFinancial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies) Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee’s potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement. Next StepsThis is an immediate appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting our favoured candidate to commence with us ASAP. (Please note we are holding zoom video-interviews during the pandemic). Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are continuing to adhere to Government guidelines whereby a significant number of our employees are working from home for the time being. Dependent on the precise role you have applied for, it is important to note that this may be a feature of your initial employment with us until Government advice changes and the situation improves. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within a fortnight of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

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