Packaging Engineer

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the development and improvement of packaging solutions in Greater London. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in packaging technology, preferably in the beverage industry. Responsibilities will include managing packaging validation, sustainability initiatives, and collaboration with co-packers. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in packaging technology, ideally within the beverage industry.
• Knowledge of packaging validation, specification management, and sustainability practices.
• Experience working in cross-functional and collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-packers and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging compliance.
• Lead packaging trials and validation across various formats.
• Drive sustainability initiatives across the packaging supply chain.
• Troubleshoot packaging complaints and identify performance improvements.
• Support supplier and co-packer audits.
• Drive sustainability and value engineering across packaging supply chain.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues and drive improvements at co-packer sites.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

SAP/Evolve

Job description

Our client is a high-growth, category-leading consumer brand with a strong presence across international markets. To support the continued expansion and to elevate packaging capabilities, we’re looking for a Packaging Engineer to join the dynamic team.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you’ll play a key part in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of packaging solutions across the region. If you're ready to make a measurable impact in a business that thrives on pace, collaboration, and excellence this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with co-packers, bottlers, and cross-functional team to ensure packaging meets technical and compliance standards
• Leading packaging trials and validation across primary, secondary, and tertiary formats (e.g., cans, trays, shrink films, pallet wraps)
• Developing, maintaining, and validating packaging specifications and documentation
• Managing packaging data systems including component weights and palletisation details (SAP/Evolve)
• Supporting packaging supplier and co-packer audits
• Driving sustainability and value engineering initiatives across the packaging supply chain
• Troubleshooting packaging complaints and identifying performance improvements at co-packer sites

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 4 years experience in packaging technology, ideally within the beverage industry
• Knowledge of packaging validation, specification management, and sustainability practices
• A natural problem solver, able to understand how components should work together
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in cross-functional and collaborative environments
• Solid organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)

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We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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