Health & Beauty Packaging Technologist

Harrison Scott Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Greater London is seeking a Health & Beauty Packaging Technologist. The successful candidate will manage CSR and structural integrity of packaging while collaborating with designers and suppliers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in retail/FMCG packaging, particularly in the health and beauty sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a packaging technologist in retail/FMCG.
• Ability to meet time-critical deadlines.
• Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of the CSR Packaging Roadmap.
• Review and approve all pack formats for structural integrity.
• Work with Designers to achieve proposed designs across pack formats.

Skills

Packaging design

Cost reduction strategies

Communications skills

Project management

Job description

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Health & Beauty Packaging Technologist, Greater London

Location: Greater London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We have a truly exciting opportunity for a packaging technologist passionate about health and beauty to join an innovative, trend-setting retailer. This role will be based at our client’s vibrant Head Office, filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities; a team that puts its customers and its teams at the heart of everything they do.

Daily duties will involve working on a diverse range of products across FMCG Health & Beauty, being responsible for packaging CSR, structure, and print. With knowledge of price implications of pack changes, you will also look to improve cost prices.

Key Responsibilities

CSR:

• Own the delivery of the CSR Packaging Roadmap, and input into its continuing development.
• Be the key point of contact and lead on innovation and knowledge for the changing landscape of packaging and recycling. Attend packaging shows, conferences, CSR talks, and undertake comp shops.
• Review all new pack formats for recyclability according to OPRL standards and reduce/avoid over-packing – work with Suppliers/Buyers to improve.

Structural:

• Review and approve all pack formats for structural integrity, brand alignment, and on-shelf presence. Feedback and work with suppliers on any required amendments.

Print & Colour Management:

• Work with Designers/Design Agencies and make recommendations on achieving proposed designs across all pack formats.
• Arrange and lead pre-artwork meetings with Suppliers/Printers to onboard them with new designs/developments.
• Decide how best to colour manage each project, set standards, and review options. Attend print runs on key projects.
• Work with external printers to create proofs and colour standards where appropriate.
• Review and approve pre- and post-production samples for colour/print compliance.

Artwork:

• Check all artwork for correct layout, print specifications, FSC certification, and recycling info per latest OPRL guidance.
• Review electronic proofs sent from printers.

Other:

• Use packaging/print knowledge to suggest ways to reduce costs.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Handle ad hoc projects as requested by the Design Manager.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a packaging technologist in retail/FMCG, preferably in the Health and Beauty sector.
• Ability to meet time-critical deadlines.
• Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven success in packaging projects from brief to store, including CSR, structural, and print.
• Understanding of commercial implications and how packaging design can improve product costs.
• Proactive team player with results-driven attitude.