Home Care Packaging Technologist

Unilever; Port Sunlight; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG company in Port Sunlight is seeking a Home Care Packaging Technologist to innovate packaging solutions for home care brands. You will collaborate with various teams, manage supplier partnerships, and ensure sustainable practices. This role requires a strong technical background and experience in packaging development, particularly for bottles and closures. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Support for relocation costs up to £5000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development — primarily for bottles & closures in a FMCG environment.
• Familiarity with FMCG manufacturing and processes.
• Genuine passion for how packaging can unlock brand love, business value, and sustainability impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development from concept to full-scale production.
• Translate consumer needs into impactful solutions.
• Manage global supplier partnerships and testing plans.

Skills

Packaging development

Stakeholder management

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Education

Technical background in engineering, design engineering or science

Job description

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Home Care Packaging Technologist

Apply locations Port Sunlight Research Lab time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 8, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id R-65068

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Home Care Packaging Technologist

Location: Port sunlight Research Lab

Work-Level: RH5

JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior Packaging Technologist, you will develop and scale innovative packaging solutions for our Homecare brands.
Working within a dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D to bring ideas to life, from concept to shelf

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will take the lead in developing and delivering packaging solutions that combine consumer insight, technical excellence, and sustainability. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading packaging development from concept to full-scale production.
• Translating consumer needs, business goals, and technical requirements into impactful solutions.
• Managing global supplier partnerships to co-create high-performance packaging components.
• Owning testing and validation plans to ensure robust, scalable specifications.
• Identifying and implementing new technologies that unlock innovation and elevate the consumer experience.
• Driving cost, quality, and speed improvements through expert project management and risk mitigation
• Opportunity to coach and develop junior members of the team

ALL ABOUT YOU

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking an ambitious, innovative thinker with a passion for packaging and a drive to make an impact at scale.

• Proven experience in packaging development — primarily for bottles & closures in a FMCG environment
• A technical background in engineering, design engineering or science, with a track record of delivering packaging innovation.
• Familiarity with FMCG manufacturing and processes.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills — you're a confident communicator and influencer.
• A creative yet analytical mindset, ready to solve complex technical challenges.
• A collaborative spirit, with enthusiasm for learning and helping others grow.
• Genuine passion for how packaging can unlock brand love, business value, and sustainability impact

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Kyron Dias on [e-mail]

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com) .

Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.