Packaging Technologist

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation! In this role, you'll drive the development of cutting-edge packaging solutions while working with diverse teams. Your passion for sustainability and strong communication skills will be key as you lead projects that balance consumer appeal and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive as part of a dynamic family business committed to excellence.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging or product development is essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging innovation across NPD & EPD pipelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to explore sustainable materials.
• Manage packaging data and stage gate processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Experience in packaging or product development

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Passion for innovation and sustainability

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

In this role you’ll drive the development of innovative packaging solutions that balance consumer appeal, operational performance, and environmental impact. Working across NPD and EPD projects, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver packaging that meets both today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead packaging innovation across NPD & EPD pipelines
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to explore sustainable materials
• Manage packaging data, codes, and stage gate processes
• Stay ahead of packaging trends and emerging technologies
• Support continuous improvement in sustainability and functionality

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Experience working in packaging or product development
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A passion for innovation and sustainability

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.