Structural Designer

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Job Title: Structural Designer – Cardboard

Location: stone, Staffordshire
Type: Full-time

About Us:
We believe sustainability and creativity go hand-in-hand. We design innovative packaging, furniture, and structural solutions using cardboard and other eco-friendly materials. We’re looking for a talented Structural Designer to join our team and help bring imaginative, practical, and sustainable designs to life.

Role Overview:
As a Structural Designer specializing in cardboard, you’ll turn concepts into durable, functional, and visually striking designs. You’ll work closely with our product development and prototyping teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, efficient, and aligned with our sustainability goals. This position may also suit a Product design student looking to accelerate their career!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine cardboard structures for packaging, furniture, displays, and other products.
  • Create technical drawings, prototypes, and 3D models using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Illustrator, or similar).
  • Test structural integrity and adjust designs for strength, stability, and material efficiency.
  • Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and manufacturers to optimize designs.
  • Stay up-to-date with materials, trends, and innovations in sustainable packaging and cardboard design.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in structural design, preferably with cardboard or other lightweight materials.
  • Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
  • Strong understanding of material properties, folding techniques, and structural mechanics.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
  • Experience with prototyping and production processes.
  • Background in packaging design, exhibition stands, or furniture design.

Why Join Us:

  • Be part of a creative and eco-conscious team.
  • Work on exciting, innovative projects.
  • Opportunity to experiment and push the boundaries of cardboard design.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:
Send your CV, portfolio (showing cardboard/structural design work if possible), and a short cover letter explaining why you’d be perfect for this role

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Estimator

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Estimator – Packaging Industry

Full-Time |Stone | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About Us
We are a leading packaging manufacturer specialising in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers across a wide range of sectors. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Estimator to join our dynamic team.

Role Overview
As an Estimator, you will play a key role in supporting the sales and production teams by preparing accurate, timely and competitive cost estimates for customer quotations. You’ll assess technical specifications, materials, labour, and production processes to ensure profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotes based on specifications, drawings, and enquiries
  • Assess materials, production methods, labour, and machine requirements
  • Liaise with sales, production, design, and procurement teams to ensure accurate pricing
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, costs, and industry trends
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to pricing strategy
  • Support the development of customer proposals and tender submissions
  • Ensure estimates are delivered on time and meet company margin goals

About You

  • Experience as an Estimator within the packaging, print, manufacturing, or related industry
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to read technical drawings/specifications
  • Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MIS systems is an advantage
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Supportive, collaborative working culture
  • Ongoing training and development

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. If you think you’d be a great fit, even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply.

Your next career step could start here.

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