Packaging Technologist

tlg talent; Batley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

tlg talent partners with a leading food manufacturing business in Batley, West Yorkshire to recruit a Packaging Technologist. You will own packaging development and industrialisation, driving trials and collaboration across development, sustainability and cost optimisation.

You will work with production teams and external suppliers to implement packaging solutions from concept to production, focusing on materials, specs and continuous improvement. Hybrid onsite/remote flexibility applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging technology or packaging development in FMCG.
• Experience supporting packaging trials and implementation in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Interest in packaging innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Leading packaging development and industrialisation projects.
• Planning and managing packaging trials within a manufacturing environment.
• Evaluating new materials, formats and packaging specifications.
• Collaborating with production teams to troubleshoot packaging challenges.
• Supporting packaging innovation, sustainability and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Working with internal stakeholders and external packaging suppliers.

Skills

Packaging technology

Packaging development

Packaging engineering

Materials knowledge

Packaging trials

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Sustainability

Job description

Batley, West Yorkshire | 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Working From Home

We're partnering with a leading, well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a Packaging Technologist to join its team in Batley.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Head of Packaging, taking ownership of exciting packaging projects across development, innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

The opportunity

You'll play a key role in bringing new packaging solutions to life, from initial development and testing through to successful implementation on production lines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading packaging development and industrialisation projects.
• Planning and managing packaging trials within a manufacturing environment.
• Evaluating new materials, formats and packaging specifications.
• Working closely with production teams to troubleshoot packaging challenges.
• Supporting packaging innovation, sustainability and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external packaging suppliers.

What we're looking for

We'd love to speak with candidates who have experience in packaging technology, packaging development or packaging engineering, ideally within food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• A good understanding of packaging materials, processes and specifications.
• Experience supporting packaging trials and implementation within manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• The confidence to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• A genuine interest in packaging innovation and sustainability.