Packaging Compliance Technologist - FMCG Manufacturing

Marmion

Southampton

On-site

GBP 30,600 - 37,400

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in FMCG manufacturing seeks a Packaging Compliance Technologist in Southampton to ensure product compliance with regulations. The role requires expertise in safety standards, with responsibilities including managing compliance documentation and overseeing product testing. Ideal candidates will have a background in toy safety or packaging, high attention to detail, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

Prior experience in product compliance, ideally in toy safety or packaging.
Strong knowledge of global regulations, particularly in food and toy safety.
High accuracy and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Manage product specifications and ensure compliance documentation is accurate.
Conduct product risk assessments and ensure legal compliance.
Oversee product testing and labelling correctness.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Education

Experience in FMCG or Consumer Goods

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Packaging Compliance Technologist - FMCG Manufacturing

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Packaging Compliance Technologist - FMCG Manufacturing

£34,000 pa, dependent on experience
Based in Ringwood, Hampshire
Company Pension Plan
Further Development & Training Opportunities

The Role

As Product/Packaging Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and legal compliance of our client’s diverse range of products. You will be the ‘shield’ that protects the business from non-compliance by driving process checks, managing risks, undertaking testing, and ensuring all specification and labelling meet UK and global standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee product specifications and compliance documentation.
Produce and review product risk assessments and provide evidence of compliance.
Oversee product testing and ensure products pass all legal and customer required testing.
Provide correct labelling of products including compliant nutritional data, product descriptions, and mandatory warnings.
Logging, management and evaluation of all product related data and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation (toy, hardware, electronics, packaging, and food safety)

The Candidate

This highly process-driven role would suit candidates with a strong background in toy safety, packaging, hardware, or craft-related consumer goods. You’ll possess strong knowledge of global regulations and have solid understanding of toys and food labelling and packaging compliance.

Key Skills And Experience

Prior experience in a product compliance & technologist role, preferably within the toy safety, packaging, or craft-gifting industry.
A background in FMCG or consumer goods with strong regulatory and compliance focus.
High levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
Knowledge and understanding on global regulations including food and toy safety standards.
Excellent written communication and documentation abilities.
Process-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and with a team.
Good working knowledge of labelling requirements.
Familiarity with HACCP and BRC standards.

Our Client

Our client is a leading designing and supplier of bespoke, innovative, and high-quality packaging for major brands and retailers worldwide. They specialise in creating and designing unique packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and brand identify, largely within the food manufacturing and retail space. Their focus on providing exceptional designs has seen the business win some impressive contracts and go from strength to strength. Due to this recent growth, we are searching for a Production Manager to join this dynamic business and help streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678 / jonny@wearemarmion.com.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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