STADA Thornton & Ross
Packaging Placement Student
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STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Packaging Placement Student
Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Commencing July 2027 | Salary £28,000
Join us for a 12-month placement in our Packaging Development team, where you’ll work on our Derma Cosmetics and Home Hygiene product packaging that make it into people’s homes. You’ll be embedded in a growing R&D team, with the chance not just to learn, but to actively shape how we work—our processes, tools and best practices.
Across the full packaging lifecycle, you’ll get hands-on experience from early concepts through to launch, collaborating with experts in Formulation, Marketing, Regulation, Operations, Supply Chain and external suppliers. Along the way, you’ll build industry-ready skills, gain exposure to real projects and grow your confidence in a dynamic, evolving environment.
We’re looking for a curious, motivated 2nd year BSc / BA student looking for a 3rd year placement in industry, who enjoys solving problems, is comfortable with change and ambiguity, and is excited to bring fresh ideas to help shape the future of our Packaging team.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Help develop and deliver real packaging solutions for derma cosmetics and household products that reach consumers.
- Get hands-on with packaging trials, testing and validation – from searching for innovative packaging solutions, compatibility and transit tests to sustainability assessments.
- Own technical tasks: creating and maintaining specifications, drawings, test reports and supplier data.
- Play a key role in sustainability for new product development, contributing to greener packaging choices.
- Shape how the team works by improving processes and helping build new tools, templates and ways of working.
- Enjoy real responsibility, strong practical involvement and visible impact in a team that genuinely listens to your ideas.
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What We Are Looking For
- Currently studying a degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, Product Design or a related discipline, with a real interest in packaging innovation.
- Organised and analytical, able to manage tasks, priorities and details without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- A keen eye for detail, ensuring specifications, tests and documentation are accurate and reliable.
- Strong communicator who enjoys working with others and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proactive and curious, ready to take initiative, ask questions and suggest ideas rather than just follow instructions.
- Knowledge of packaging materials, a passion for sustainability or circular solutions, and technical documentation is beneficial.
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How We Care For You
- 💸 Competitive annual salary of £28,000 plus bonus scheme.
- 🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
- ⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
- 🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
- 🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.
- 💉 Free winter flu jab.
- 🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
- 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.
- 🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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