Junior Packaging Technologist

SUPERDRUG; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer based near East Croydon Station is looking for a motivated graduate to assist in packaging development related to health & beauty products. The role emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in a hybrid working environment. You will engage in various packaging projects while supporting the company’s ESG objectives, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders. Join a vibrant team committed to making a difference in the industry!

Benefits

33 days holiday, rising to 38

Staff discount codes for family and friends

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products

Company pension matching and bonuses

Money management app access

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Qualifications

• Graduate with interest in health & beauty packaging or relevant experience in FMCG.
• Ability to work to time-critical deadlines.
• Clear communicator liaising with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Passionate about packaging sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Superdrug's ESG goals and packaging innovation.
• Attend meetings, shows, and webinars on packaging.
• Work with suppliers to ensure packaging standards.
• Suggest cost-saving methods for goods.
• Manage packaging data and specifications.

Skills

Interest in health & beauty packaging

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive team player

Education

Graduate in relevant field

Job description

Join Superdrug Head Office – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: East Croydon Station – Head Office.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm – Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.

Salary: Competitive.

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend‑setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office based by East Croydon Station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.

We're a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We're all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling.

Job Purpose

Working on a diverse range of products across FMCG Health & Beauty, the successful applicant will support the packaging technologist in NPD and packaging development in line with our ESG policy. With knowledge of price implications of pack changes they will also look to improve cost prices, while maintaining pack structure and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

ESG

Support the delivery of Superdrug's ESG goals and input into its continuing development.

Understand the changing landscape of packaging and recycling. Attend internal and external meetings, packaging shows, conferences, CSR talks, webinars and participate in comp shops.

Understand recyclability according to OPRL standards, reduce/avoid over‑packing and work with relevant project teams to improve.

Structural

Support packaging development of pack formats for structural integrity, brand alignment and on‑shelf presence.

Feedback and work with suppliers on any required amends.

Artwork

Support in the reviewing of artworks for correct layout of artwork on cutter guide, print specification, FSC certification and recycling information in accordance with latest OPRL guidance.

Other

Use packaging and print knowledge to suggest ways to save on cost of goods.

Input in to process improvements.

Management of packaging data, packaging specifications and pack approvals.

Person Specification

Graduate with interest in health & beauty packaging or relevant experience in the health & beauty FMCG sector.

Ability to work to time critical deadlines.

Clear communicator who can liaise with multiple project stakeholders to achieve the right result.

Demonstrates accuracy and an eye for detail.

A passion for packaging sustainability and development, from brief to store.

Interest in commercials, and how packaging design and specification can impact overall cost.

Team player who can demonstrate a proactive approach and is results driven.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group that works closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
• Come and be part of something special!

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