Packaging Technologist

Successfactors; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedibake in Bradford is seeking a Packaging Technology specialist to drive packaging development, trials and cost efficiency across sites. You will optimise packaging performance to meet quality, cost and lead-time targets.

In this role you will collaborate with NPD, Production, Engineering and Procurement to deliver fit-for-purpose packaging across corrugated, thermoforms, film and paper substrates, while ensuring compliance with required specifications and records.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging technology with high accuracy.
• Understanding of packaging development and design processes.
• Knowledge of BRC requirements for packaging testing.

Responsibilities

• Create supplier briefs coordinating with Production, Engineering, Planning and procurement.
• Test and approve new packaging per BRC requirements.
• Develop corrugated, thermoforms, film and paper substrates.
• Lead packaging trials across sites with NPD, Production and Engineering.
• Work with purchasing to align packaging with supplier strategy.
• Prepare packaging specifications and approve samples.

Skills

Packaging Technology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Packaging processes

Degree or packaging diploma

CAPE PACK knowledge

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Degree in packaging / IOP packaging diploma

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAPE PACK

Job description

Requisition ID4253-Posted05/10/2026- Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

Overview of Role:
Reporting to the Process Manager this key role requires a high degree of accuracy, leading new project developments ensuring that packaging is delivered within cost, in accordance with critical path timelines and that all quality expectations are met in terms of packaging functionality and product performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Creation of supplier briefs to communicate retail development requirements, taking into consideration Production, Engineering, Planning and procurement.
• Ensuring new packaging is tested and approved in accordance with BRC requirements.
• Development of corrugated, thermoforms, film substrates and paper substrates that are fit for purpose and fit within operational capabilities.
• Responsible for conducting all packaging trials across both sites working cross functionally with NPD, Production and Engineering.
• To work closely with purchasing team ensuring that development of new and existing packaging is in-line with purchasing supplier strategy.
• Facilitation of artwork by working closely with NPD, Technical, artwork studios and suppliers to ensure accurate execution of artwork within demanding timescales.
• The writing, issuing and management of packaging specifications.
• Collation and approval of packaging samples.
  Generate pallet plans, collate quotations against MOQ requirements and tooling costs in order to populate product costs.
• Generation of cutter guides for labels and films.
• Continually assess the packaging utilisation for the site.
• Provide guidance and execute any packaging optimisation opportunities to drive down operating costs.
• Provide training, support and assistance with problem solving to all packaging related issues.
• To identify innovations and new technologies and communicate these opportunities to relevant individuals within Speedibake.
• To develop and maintain links with suppliers so that current and future technical opportunities can be identified to ensure Speedibake is working to Best
• Practice and using market leading technologies.
• To ensure that all new packaging arriving to site conforms to required specification and accurate records are maintained.
• Supports Technical with annual packaging submission reporting.

The Right Person

• At least 1 year Packaging Technology experience.
  Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• At least 1 year Packaging Technology experience.
  Possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and able to use these skills to influence and champion change within new product development.
• Ability to handle complexity, successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of packaging manufacturing processes and experience or knowledge of the machinery and processes used in frozen bakery food manufacture, especially in thermoform, film and paper packaging. Desirable:
• Ideally educated to Degree or possess IOP packaging diploma.
• Have worked with or have an understanding of CAPE PACK and/or Adobe Illustrator.

Critical behaviours:

• To always adhere to the Company Safety First requirements.
  Takes ownership, sets standards & takes personal responsibility for performance.
• Be prepared to challenge, and to be challenged
  Think differently, because we’ve always done it, doesn’t mean it’s right.