Food Packaging Technologist

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Food Packaging Technologist, where you'll leverage your food science expertise to enhance product quality and sustainability. This role involves conducting vital shelf-life trials, collaborating with a dynamic team, and contributing to innovative packaging solutions. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, as well as comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and wellness programs. If you're passionate about food science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Sick Pay

EAP Health Programme

Death in Service Life Insurance

Free Uniform Provided

Free Onsite Parking

Additional Training

Friendly Environment

Qualifications

• Preferably degree qualified in Food Science or related field.
• Computer literate with MS Office experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shelf-life trials and analyze data.
• Oversee laser capability and perforation trials.
• Support production and quality teams with food safety queries.

Skills

Food Science

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Biology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Illustrator

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26.04.2025

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Food Packaging Technologist

Full Time England, United Kingdom With Professional Experience 4/10/25

Introduction:

Working within the Coveris Food Science Laboratory, as part of our wider Technical team,

The Food Packaging Technologist role is primarily responsible for food science technology integrated with flexible packaging knowledge to bring benefit across many market sectors/categories, such as: prepared produce, fresh and cured meats, cheese and bakery products.

As part of the Food Science team this role will add value to the Coveris product offering through the application of food science technology to both product and packaging materials /processes, enhancing product shelf life and quality, reduction of food waste, ensuring food safety is maintained and never compromised, helping wider technical team to develop the next generation of Sustainable packaging technology.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Primary data collection from shelf-life trials – carrying out analysis such as organoleptic and gas analysis to understand the relationship between packaging and food.
• Overseeing site based laser capability to ensure capability and reliability in our product offering. Working with the senior laser leads, operators, and the wider technical team.
• Overseeing perforation trials through the factory to ensure new processes, techniques and specs can be efficiently processed.
• Assisting in writing shelf-life trial protocols and trial reports for important customer projects, including data entry analysis and formatting.
• Attendance of food science/application development trials at customer sites, including additional support on external project meetings if required.
• Project Management for Food Science, Laser & perforation-based projects.
• Supporting our production and quality teams with food safety queries in relation to perforation equipment and measuring systems.
• Working with internal systems, including the proper application of perforation specs and diagrams to jobs moving through the system.
• Internal & external food science training, assisting with customer visits and tours.
• Supporting and maintaining internal business systems such as, EQMS, project tracker and associated management software.
• Support the central technical team in the creation of “right first time” packaging solutions to meet customer performance requirements, and our sustainability pledges.
• Day to day support of the Department Manager.
• Perform other duties not written above as prescribed by the line manager.

Liaison with:

Technical team, Technical Field Services, Sales team, customers and suppliers, and other site-based departments where food science input or data maybe required.

Who we are looking for:

Preferably degree qualified in Food Science, Food Biotechnology, Horticultural Plant Science, Biology or a related field.

• Computer literate, with experience working with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working with artwork programs such as Adobe Illustrator would also be a benefit.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to influence and liaise with colleagues at all levels.
• Well-developed presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to our multiple sites and customers within the UK, as well as international travel at times. A full UK driving license would be required.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressured, fast moving, dynamic environment.

What we offer:

Company Benefits:

• Monthly Paid
• Company Pension Scheme
• Medicash Scheme Support for medical, dental, optical, and more
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Sick pay
• EAP health and wellbeing programme
• 4x Death in Service Life Insurance
• Free Uniform Provided - Laundered in House
• Free Onsite Parking
• Additional training and development
• Friendly, climate-controlled environment
• Permanent work with the ability to progress

Contact:

Emma Cave, HR Coordinator

[emailprotected]

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