Packaging Technologist

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Packaging Technologist ready to take the next step in their career. This position offers genuine progression into a Packaging Manager role, overseeing packaging solutions from initial concepts to final implementation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates must possess a solid background in FMCG packaging, with demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders. This is a pivotal role in a values-led organization.

Qualifications

• Proven background in an FMCG packaging technical role.
• Broad knowledge of packaging materials and machinery interfaces.
• Strong understanding of print processes and artwork management.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to build compelling business cases.
• Highly organized, resilient, comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver packaging solutions across the business.
• Optimize existing formats and develop innovative concepts.
• Work collaboratively with NPD, Marketing, Procurement, and other teams.
• Focus on material reduction and recyclability in packaging.

Skills

FMCG packaging technical knowledge

Knowledge of packaging materials

Understanding of print processes

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity has arisen within a well-invested, values-led chilled food manufacturer for an experienced Packaging Technologist who is ready to take the next step in their career. This role sits within a highly collaborative Product Development function and offers genuine scope to progress into a Packaging Manager-level position, supporting the delivery of a long-term growth strategy across existing and emerging chilled categories. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering packaging solutions across the business from optimising existing formats to developing innovative, consumer-winning concepts for new and expanding ranges. Working cross-functionally with NPD, Marketing, Procurement, Engineering, Technical and Sustainability teams, you\'ll have real ownership and visibility across the end-to-end packaging lifecycle. Sustainability is central to this role, with a strong focus on material reduction, recyclability, and compliance with evolving legislation (Including EPR and Plastic Tax).

Essential experience

• Proven background in an FMCG packaging technical role
• Broad knowledge of packaging materials and machinery interfaces
• Strong understanding of print processes and artwork management
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to build clear, compelling business cases
• Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities

If you\'re a Packaging Technologist ready to step up, or someone who wants a role that will prepare you for leadership in the near future, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Please note: Sponsorship is unfortunately not available for this position.

If you would like to arrange a confidential chat to discuss this role in more detail then please call Danielle Bailey on 01780 483 999 or [e-mail].

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