Do you want the chance to influence household name coffee brands including Tassimo, Kenco, L’Or and Jacobs? 

Company: Jacobs Douwe Egberts 

Location: Banbury (opportunity to travel within the EU) 

Role: Research and Development Packaging 12-month Year in Industry Placement

Salary: £20,000 plus £1,500 sign on bonus 

Start Date: July 2024

Deadline: 5th of November 2023

“Everyone deserves the coffee they love.” 

Who are JDE? 

JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts. They’ve built their business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it. 

Key Responsibilities: 

There are three positions available within the Packaging function at JDE, with slightly differing responsibilities. Across all of the Packaging roles, you will be immersed in the packaging world of the coffee business. Learning about packaging materials, packaging equipment constraints, projects management and deliverables. You will be part of the team and will get all the support required to develop new skills. 

The day-to-day responsibilities may include: 

• Project management: learn how to deal with multiple projects and prioritise different tasks 
• Specification: understand and write specification linked to packaging performance related to material and dimensions by communicating with suppliers and internal departments 
• Data analysis: collection and analysis of data, interpreting and communicating these through reports for both internal and external stakeholders 
• Pilot Plant: working on a small scale in the Pilot Plant to eventually scale up new technology to factory level and taking on shifts within the Pilot Plant after training on the equipment 
• Processes: learn about the JDE processes (project/ packaging qualification) and use them 
• Communication: improve your communication skills by being in touch with stakeholders and project team members from other functions and nationalities 
• Quality: comply with JDE quality requirements (food contact document from suppliers, tests with laboratories, project documentation available and archive) 
• Travel: you will have the opportunity to travel to Europe for factory visits! 

Key skills: 

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.  

For this role as an intern, JDE are looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: 

• Currently in the second year of a STEM degree
• You may be particularly interested in this role if you study a food science / food technology / material science / any packaging related degree 
• Organised and able to manage time efficiently 
• Able to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders 
• Passion or interest in packaging material 
• Able to analyse and interpret data 
• Interest in multiple tasks activities and problem solving 
• Willing to challenge status quo and able to support her/his point of view 
• Go into details to understand the request and ensure nothing is forgotten 
• You must have an unrestricted right to travel within the European Union 

Why should you apply? 

• Fantastic perks: 27 days holiday, company pension scheme and the possibility for full-time employment with JDE when you finish your degree 
• Student Charity Committee: Every week placement students from each charity team get together to discuss exciting ideas to fundraise for their chosen charity. 
• Culture: At JDE they have a friendly, hands-on environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute, and all opinions are valued. There is also a strong mentoring programme and you will be periodically reporting to senior business stakeholders and interacting with other placement students.  
• Corporate Social Responsibility: From sourcing ingredients responsibly with internationally recognised standards, to partnering directly with suppliers to improve working conditions and protect natural resources, and aim to make all manufacturing sites landfill-free, at JDE they are driven by their passion for coffee & tea, care for people and respect for the environment.  
• Great coffee everyday: free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training! 

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