Packaging Compliance Technologist

Home Bargains; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 after 5 years

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Packaging Compliance Technologist to oversee compliance with packaging regulations. The role involves collaboration with suppliers and teams to optimize packaging standards, data management, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in packaging compliance and technical expertise in materials. The position offers a full-time contract with employee benefits including a pension scheme and store discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in packaging compliance and packaging development within a retail environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, innovation, testing, and compliance legislation.
• Experience developing and managing processes, including data management and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax legislation.
• Collect, analyse and validate packaging data to improve insight.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging for both store and online orders.

Skills

Packaging compliance

Data analysis

Supplier collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Technical expertise in packaging materials

Job description

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Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Packaging Compliance Technologist to join our team at a pivotal time as packaging regulations continue to evolve and our business grows. With significant obligations under DEFRA’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). This role is central to protecting the business, optimising cost and driving smarter packaging decisions.

In this role, you’ll act as the link between suppliers, buyers, designers and third‑party partners, using data, insight and technical expertise to ensure we remain compliant while improving packaging standards across both store and online channels. Your work will directly support customer experience, operational efficiency and long‑term sustainability.

Job Overview

• Ensure compliance with EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax legislation and supporting accurate submissions to DEFRA and HMRC.
• Collect, analyse and validate packaging data to improve insight, accuracy and cost control.
• Working with the Buying and Design teams to develop packaging that minimises regulatory obligations while maintaining product integrity and quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging for both store and online orders, balancing cost, compliance and customer experience.
• Collaborate with suppliers and third-party partners to improve packaging data coverage and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance, addressing underperformance and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and KPIs to track compliance, cost and performance trends.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through reports, presentations and stakeholder workshops.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in packaging compliance and packaging development within a retail environment.
• Proven experience managing regulatory packaging requirements, including EPR and Plastic Packaging Tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, innovation, testing and compliance legislation.
• A thorough understanding of general and specific packaging safety legislation and quality standards.
• Experience working closely with buyers, suppliers and designers to drive packaging performance.
• Experience developing and managing processes, including data management and performance reporting.
• A collaborative working style, with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple teams and functions.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Retail