Packaging Technologist

MTrec Ltd; Northallerton, Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in Northallerton seeks a talented Packaging Technologist. The position entails supporting packaging legislation, managing packaging projects, and facilitating supplier approvals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of packaging processes. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for development, along with various benefits including a company pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

A competitive basic salary

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Progression and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of packaging legislation and technology.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Team player with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Packaging Manager with packaging legislation.
• Manage packaging projects and timelines.
• Facilitate and maintain packaging information databases.
• Coordinate packaging specifications and supplier approvals.
• Organise and attend supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of packaging processes

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full time and permanent opportunity
• A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.
• Immediate starts available
• Progression and Development opportunities
• A competitive basic salary
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward‑thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You Will Do:

• Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes.
• Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.
• Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects.
• Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.
• Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.
• Co‑ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off‑site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration).
• Active member of the HACCP team.
• Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications.
• Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required.
• Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day‑to‑day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non‑Conformances.
• Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required.
• Support the Packaging Co‑ordinator with trials, as required.
• Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate.
• Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods.
• Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs.
• Attend packaging first production runs, where required.
• Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule.
• Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.

About You:

• A good knowledge of packaging processes.
• An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.
• An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask workloads.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication.
• Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude.