Packaging Technolgist

Food Recruit; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplier in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to take ownership of packaging applications and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Packaging Technology and experience managing projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers and preparing packaging specifications for customer meetings. Passion for innovation and sustainability in packaging is essential for this role, which offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to shape packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Packaging Technologist for a couple of years.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge in fresh/frozen protein packaging preferred.
• Familiarity with plastic polymer science is a plus.
• Willingness to travel across sites and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own the packaging application and specifications across the site.
• Work with suppliers to stay updated on packaging technology.
• Prepare packaging specifications, samples, and presentations for meetings.

Skills

Plastic polymer knowledge

Cost reduction focus

Project management

Communication across departments

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Packaging Technology

Job description

Packaging Technologist

Look, you probably already know your way around plastic polymers and paper-based packaging, but here’s the question: can you own the packaging game? Because that’s what we need—a packaging genius who isn’t just looking for a job but is up for taking control of how our products get wrapped, sealed, and delivered.

We need someone who:

• Knows that “good enough” packaging isn’t good enough.
• Gets that every new package is a new project and a potential problem waiting to happen—but also the next great solution.
• Can talk to people from NPD, Technical, Purchasing, and Sales without losing their cool.
• Is laser-focused on reducing costs and the environmental footprint. Over-specified packaging? Not on your watch.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You’ll own the packaging application and specs across the site, making sure the packaging is up to scratch but not over the top.
• You’ll work with suppliers to keep them on the cutting edge of packaging tech. Yeah, you’re the one staying up to date so the rest of them don’t have to.
• You’ll wrangle packaging specs, samples, and presentations for customer meetings. When the team needs an expert, they’ll turn to you.

About You:

• Diploma in Packaging Technology or a couple of years as a Packaging Technologist. (We’re not picky, but you do need to know your stuff.)
• If you can project manage critical paths and balance a few projects at once, you’ll fit right in.
• Experience in fresh/frozen protein packaging is great, but if not, you’ll learn on the fly.
• Know your way around plastic polymer science? Even better.
• If you’re computer-literate, have a full driving license, and can handle travel across sites and suppliers, this role has your name on it.

Why them?

They are one of Europe’s leading suppliers of top-quality beef, pork, and lamb, and they’re not slowing down. They are passionate about what they do, and they want someone who shares that passion to join them. Think you’re the one for the job?