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Recyclability Laboratory Technician page is loaded Recyclability Laboratory Technician Apply locations Kemsley time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id R-10848About the Role DS Smith is looking for a Recyclability Lab Technician to join our team at Kemsley Mill. In this hands-on technical role, you’ll be supporting our customers by conducting recyclability testing in line with the CEPI Harmonised Test Methodology. You’ll evaluate packaging materials, compile detailed reports, and communicate findings to both internal teams and external customers. You’ll be working closely with our Packaging and Recycling divisions and liaising with customers—mainly large FMCG brands—so confidence, good communication skills, and the ability to follow defined test protocols are essential. You’ll be supported by our Senior Laboratory Technician on-site, with full training provided. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environment Work safely and in line with Kemsley Mill’s local rules and safety protocols.Proactively report hazards and take part in risk assessments.Laboratory Operations Carry out packaging tests to strict protocols, maintaining confidentiality at all times.Manage test schedules and liaise across departments to ensure timely execution.Record commercial and financial data relating to each test.Reporting & Communication Accurately document test results and submit clear, well-written reports.Ensure all reports follow our internal approval processes.Represent DS Smith professionally in all customer interactions.Maintain excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.About You Experience Prior experience in lab testing, quality control or the paper industry is desirable.Experience in any large-scale manufacturing/testing environment is beneficial.Ability to follow structured processes while also thinking critically and solving problems.Confident and professional when communicating with customers and colleagues.Qualifications & Skills Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) ideally in a technical or engineering subject.Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).High level of numeracy and attention to detailBenefits DS Smith pension schemeLife assurance (death in service)Company sick pay & income protectionAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work schemeShopping & lifestyle discountsElectric vehicle scheme (salary sacrifice)Free eye tests & flu jabsRecognition and rewards programmeClear career development and progression opportunities25 days’ holiday + bank holidaysLocation: Kemsley Mill Hours:On Site - Monday to Friday – 12:00 – 20:00pm About us We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those #LI-CEWelcome to the careers page for DS Smith employees who do not have a DS Smith email account. If you have landed on this page and are a DS Smith employeewitha DS Smith email account or you don't currently work at DS Smith please click here and select the relevant option#J-18808-Ljbffr