Group Packaging Technologist

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Group Packaging Technologist based in Belfast. In this role, you will manage diverse packaging projects and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in FMCG packaging and possess a relevant honours degree. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' FMCG packaging experience or 3 years in food manufacturing.
• Experience in packaging materials, structural design, and print processes.
• Ability to identify and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage product change procedures for packaging.
• Deliver cost reduction initiatives for budget improvements.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of sustainability

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Relevant honours degree or equivalent

Job description

Vickerstock is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK farmer‑owned dairy cooperative to recruit a talented and proactive Group Packaging Technologist on a maternity cover basis for their Belfast based Head Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic procurement team, working across multiple sites to deliver innovative packaging solutions and sustainability initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a central role in packaging development, supporting new product launches, optimisation projects, and sustainability improvements:

What your day to day will look like:

• Lead packaging projects from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with supply chain and consumer needs.
• Manage product change procedures for packaging, including stakeholder and supplier engagement, production trials, and documentation.
• Deliver cost reduction initiatives to support budget improvements.
• Approve and maintain packaging specifications, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Monitor relevant legislation and support the organisation's sustainability strategy.

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum 2 years' FMCG packaging experience or 3 years in a food manufacturing in quality or technical
• Relevant honours degree (or equivalent) with experience in packaging materials, structural design, and print processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to identify and manage risk to deliver projects on time.
• Knowledge of supply chain challenges, legislation, and sustainability requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and a valid driving license.

What to do next:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to me, Anna, now on 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page.

If this job doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me, you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help.

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