Are you an experienced Packaging Technologist looking to take ownership of exciting, high-impact projects?

This is a UK-wide role within a fast-paced, multi-site food manufacturing environment, offering hybrid working and travel to sites as required. You’ll join a strong, collaborative team developing innovative, sustainable, and commercially viable packaging solutions across a variety of materials and formats.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Developing and specifying packaging that aligns with business, operational, and customer requirements.
• Leading packaging trials, testing, and validation to ensure materials are efficient, compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive packaging innovation and sustainability.
• Supporting the roll-out of new packaging formats across sites, ensuring process and equipment compatibility.
• Managing packaging documentation, due diligence, and data for compliance and sustainability reporting.
• Identifying cost-effective alternatives, supporting SKU simplification, and driving continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all packaging meets relevant environmental and legislative standards (e.g. OPRL, EPR, WRAP).

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What’s required?

• Honours degree in Packaging Technology, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field (essential).
• Demonstrable experience in packaging development within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, machinery integration, and sustainability best practices.
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to multiple sites.

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A fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what you do.

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

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Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 218)

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