Packaging Technologist

FMCG executive network; Essex; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Holiday increases with service

Buy additional holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free Gu products

Flexi week

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Summer Fridays/December Fridays

Specsavers voucher

Death in service

Job summary

Gu is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Bishop’s Stortford to lead end-to-end packaging from concept through production. You’ll collaborate with Marketing, Operations, suppliers and production teams to deliver innovative, production-ready packaging solutions for our indulgent desserts.

Ideal candidates will have packaging experience in the food sector, a degree in packaging or related field, and a strong eye for detail, regulatory knowledge and commercial thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a packaging role within the food industry.
• Degree in Packaging or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of packaging processes, printing and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with real passion for packaging innovation.
• Energetic, collaborative, curious and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Troubleshoot and solve packaging challenges.
• Champion compliance, safety and packaging standards.
• Support trials and deliver successful first-pass production runs.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external teams.

Skills

Packaging experience

Education

Degree in Packaging or related

Job description

Packaging Technologist | Bishop’s Stortford

Ready to make your mark at Gu?

At Gu, we believe dessert should be anything but ordinary. We’re passionate about creating indulgent, innovative desserts that make people stop, savour and come back for more.

Now, we’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our team and play a key role in bringing our delicious creations to life — from the first technical drawing through to successful production.

If you’re passionate about packaging, love solving problems and want to work in a fast-paced, innovative food business, this could be the opportunity for you.

Are you a packaging expert who loves turning ideas into innovative, efficient and production-ready solutions? We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our team in Bishop’s Stortford, playing a key role in shaping packaging from concept and technical drawings right through to successful production.

You’ll be the go‑to expert for packaging, working closely with Marketing, Operations, suppliers and production teams to:

• Lead end-to-end packaging development
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Improve quality, efficiency and cost
• Troubleshoot and solve packaging challenges
• Champion compliance, safety and packaging standards
• Support trials and deliver successful first-pass production runs
• Build strong relationships across internal and external teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a packaging role within the food industry
• A degree in Packaging, Packaging Design or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of packaging processes, printing and regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A confident communicator with real passion for packaging innovation
• Someone who is energetic, collaborative, curious and commercially minded

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact, solve complex challenges and help shape the future of packaging.

Benefits include:

• 27 days holiday.
• Increased holiday with length of service.
• Option to buy more holiday.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1-2 years).
• Free Gu.
• Flexi week opportunity every year.
• Cycle to work.
• Heat scheme.
• Westfield health cash plan
• Summer Fridays and December Fridays (finish at 1pm).
• Specsavers eye voucher.
• Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust)

Why Join Gu?

At Gu, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality, innovation, and doing things the right way. This is a great opportunity to take ownership, influence site standards, and help shape the future of a much-loved dessert brand