Packaging Technologist

Boots Opticians; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in beauty is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their innovative team in Nottingham. This role involves delivering exceptional packaging solutions for renowned brands, ensuring sustainability and quality at every step. You will collaborate with a talented group of packaging experts, leveraging your technical knowledge and creativity to manage complex projects. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact product development and brand success. If you are passionate about packaging and eager to make a difference in the beauty industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous discount on own brands

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Activity passes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing packaging from concept to market.
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packaging and artwork activities for key brands.
• Manage packaging design to optimize cost, quality, and feasibility.
• Conduct technical testing to ensure packaging durability.

Skills

Packaging Design

Product Design

Print Processes

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Packaging Design

Degree in Product Design

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 18th April

Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton

As a Packaging Technologist in the No7 Beauty Company, you will work in a busy and fast-moving cross-functional team based in Nottingham. You will use your technical knowledge, creativity, and great organisational skills to deliver new and innovative packaging solutions for our award-winning brands.

Who we are

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics, and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results, and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation while being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

This role reports into the Packaging Manager for the brand and is based in the Product Development Department. You will join our community of approximately 20 Packaging experts and be part of our strong and supportive team.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

1. Delivery of the packaging and artwork activities for our key brands – No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle & Botanics.
2. Management of packaging design to optimise cost, quality, and technical feasibility, whilst ensuring our packaging looks fabulous.
3. Conduct technical testing to ensure the packaging is robust and will survive manufacture, distribution, and consumer use.
4. Develop to ensure sustainability is at the heart of our brands’ packaging.
5. Conduct all necessary due diligence in identification and management of packaging technical risks.
6. Work with exceptional levels of organisation and can prioritise multiple projects and activities.
7. Communicate in a clear and effective way.
8. Create all key manufacturing and specification documentation with high levels of accuracy.

What you’ll need to have

We would ideally like the below experience, but we would also like to hear from you if you have what it takes to learn with us and be trained in the role.

We would be particularly interested if you have a background or education in Packaging Design, Product Design, or Print.

1. Proven track record of developing packaging from concept to market.
2. Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies, manufacturing, print processes, and artwork.
3. Proven ability to manage risk, priorities, and overall timings for complex technical projects.
4. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Great organisation and communication skills.

It would be great if you also have

1. Experience tooling new pack shapes.
2. Experience developing packaging for FMCG companies.

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or an Access NI Check.

We are a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Business Area

Support Office

Function

Retail & Central Operations

Specialism

Packaging

Keywords

Packaging, Technologist

Hours per week

37.5

Location

Nottingham, UK