Sustainable Packaging Assistant

Why work for us?

We’re more than just tools and we offer more than just a job. We’ve been family run since day one so working at Draper Tools is about being a part of the extended Draper family - a family that is rich in history, heritage and continued success.

We know our people make our company what it is and our teams are passionate about new ideas, new ways of working and continuous improvement, so we work hard to make sure each person has the tools they need to thrive and succeed.

People enjoy working for us; we welcome, invest in and value our employees and one in six have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

In this role, you’ll manage, analyse, and report on environmental and packaging data across all product lines, ensuring compliance with UK, Irish, and global legislation. You’ll also support packaging reduction initiatives and help maintain accurate data to deliver our sustainability goals. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you!

About the RoleWorking as our Sustainable Packaging Assistant your role will include:

Updating and maintaining database records for packaging types, materials, weights, and recycled content across all existing and new product ranges.
Monitoring and maintaining compliance data for UK Packaging Legislations, WEEE, Battery reporting (UK & Ireland), and global supplier Sedex environmental audits.
Analysing data to identify non-compliant or high-impact problem lines.
Supporting Buying Category Managers and sales teams to drive supplier-level packaging reductions.
Creating and tracking KPIs for packaging reduction, waste, recycling, and utilities in alignment with ISO 14001 standards.
Sourcing and maintaining embodied emission data required for UK CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reporting.
Coordinating with the design studio on OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) artwork requirements and maintain the FSC database for certified products.

Requirements

Understanding of UK/EU environmental packaging legislations and FSC certification would be desirable.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
A well-organised approach with the ability to plan and deliver, with use of excellent time management skills.
Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint/SharePoint, Power BI and I-Series essential.
Knowledge of packaging and design would be desirable but not essential.
Hands on approach to tasks and able to work in a team as well as using own initiative essential.

Benefits

As our Sustainable Packaging Assistant your benefits will include:

Full-time hours with some flexibility on start and finish time
25 days holiday with the ability to purchase additional leave
Day off for your birthday
Pension scheme
Medical cash plan providing cash back on everyday medical costs
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Private health scheme *
Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more
Long service bonus and awards*
Death in Service Insurance
Ad-hoc rewards and recognition
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking

Please note this role will be based full time at our Head Office in Chandlers Ford.

*After qualifying period

If you are interested in this position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System where you will be able to apply for the role.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed