Packaging Technologist

Medik8; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand in Aylesbury is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their R&D team. This role focuses on evaluating and optimizing packaging solutions, collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient packaging processes. Candidates should have strong knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with benefits such as flexible working hours and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

Up-skilling support & regular Lunch & Learns

Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of primary and secondary packaging materials including polymer, glass, and paperboard.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, packing environments, and advanced decoration techniques.
• Experience with packaging line optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing packaging solutions and identify inefficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvement plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver packaging improvements.

Skills

Strong knowledge of primary and secondary packaging materials

Expertise in manufacturing processes

Hands-on experience with packaging line optimisation

Strong problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

At Medik8, we set ourselves apart from the competition, leading the skincare industry with innovation and technology at our core. We pride ourselves on producing some of the most advanced, science‑led skincare on the market, with sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Based in our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury, as a Packaging Technologist, you will be part of our driven R&D team and will work closely with different teams such as Supply Chain & Operations, Product Development and Marketing; by analysing and resolving any manufacturing issues, you will guarantee suit‑to‑purpose and efficient packaging solutions that will deliver all our products to the highest standards.

We have a long‑term pipeline of innovative product launches and ambitious targets for our sustainability footprint and are rapidly entering new territories across the globe, giving you the opportunity to take on new challenges across multiple projects.

Salary £40,000 – £50,000

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the performance of existing packaging solutions; cradle to cradle. Including component manufacturing, packing/filling, logistics chain, sales/market, consumer experience and end of life.
• Identify and prioritise potential packaging‑related inefficiencies. Develop and implement improvement plans, working closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Co‑build accurate and relevant project timings, taking into account necessary resources and prioritisation for all parties.
• Assess potential project risks and actively work to minimise risk, prior and during industrialisation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and data‑driven problem‑solving for packaging inefficiencies arising from customer complaints, supplier input and/or internal data.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely packaging improvements, aligned to agreed prioritisation and the needs of the business. Including managing components industrialisation, component filling/packing trials and component/FG testing/evaluation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of primary and secondary packaging materials—including polymer, glass, and paperboard.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, packing/filling environments, and advanced decoration techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with packaging line optimisation, process capabilities, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Confident working cross‑functionally and with external manufacturing partners.
• Detail‑oriented, process‑focused, and highly comfortable driving change within organisations.
• Comfortable visiting manufacturing companies and building positive working relationships, especially within change management scenarios.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age‑defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti‑ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful‑looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions‑focused thinking, we possess a purpose‑driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go‑givers; our diverse talents work cross‑functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in‑house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up‑skilling support & regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non‑minority groupings tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest – then we want to hear from you!