Packaging Technologist

Bristol Industrial; Cannock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent soft drinks manufacturer is seeking a Packaging Technologist to oversee packaging innovation and trials. This role involves hands-on execution and collaboration across various departments to ensure compliance and quality. The ideal candidate has packaging expertise and an engineering background, thriving in FMCG environments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Healthcare options

Discount & Offers Platform

Qualifications

• Proven track record in packaging trials and documentation.
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing packaging trials.
• Supporting the creation of SOPs and HACCP updates.
• Investigating and resolving post-launch packaging issues.

Skills

Packaging expertise

Engineering background

Clear communication

Education

Experience in packaging roles

Tools

HACCP

GMP

SOPs

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a driven Packaging Technologist to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgewater (TA6).

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday 08:00 – 15:30 (38 hours per week)
• Permanent role, will consider both full-time and part-time candidates
• Benefits: 35 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform.

Are you from an engineering background, have packaging expertise and thrive on taking ideas from concept to shelf? Are you ready to lead innovation, improve performance and ensure packaging excellence?

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll take a hands-on role within a 4-person implementation team supporting the launch of packaging formats across a wide portfolio of juices, carbonates and energy drinks.

Working alongside the Implementation Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll lead packaging trials and validate new formats, materials and equipment. You’ll also proactively solve packaging issues raised on the production floor, influence sustainability improvements, and ensure all solutions meet compliance, legal and consumer standards.

Ideally you will be an experienced Packaging Technologist / Engineer in a food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG environment. A clear understanding of packaging trials, documentation and cross-functional coordination is preferred. Understanding of HACCP, GMP, SOPs and food legislation, and you should be a clear and concise communicator who can challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing packaging trials, documenting outcomes and ensuring readiness for launch
• Supporting the creation of SOPs, HACCP updates and risk assessments
• Investigating post-launch packaging issues, identifying root cause and implementing CAPA
• Working across departments including NPD, Quality, Engineering and Planning to align implementation
• Participating in change control, supplier qualification and continuous improvement initiatives
• 70% working onsite with some occasional travel to suppliers

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Would also suit: Packaging Technologist, NPD Packaging Technologist, Packaging Engineer, Product & Packaging Coordinator, FMCG Packaging Specialist, Packaging Development Technologist, Implementation Technologist

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