Packaging Technologist

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

Boots UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Nottingham. In this permanent, full-time role, you will manage packaging design and work with cross-functional teams to create innovative packaging solutions for Boots' product lines. Your focus will include cost optimization, quality assurance, and sustainable practices. Candidates should have a background in Packaging Design with proven experience in developing packaging from concept to market, ideally within the FMCG sector. The position offers various employee benefits, including a retirement savings plan and generous discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing packaging from design concept to market, ideally within FMCG environment.
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Experience of tooling new pack components.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging design to optimise cost, quality and technical feasibility.
• Ensure Quality & Sustainability in packaging development.
• Accountable for quality of data and accuracy for Boots system inputs.

Skills

Packaging Design

Packaging Technical Knowledge

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Education

Background or education in Packaging Design, Product Design or Print

Job description

Closing date: 2nd April 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Recruitment Partner: Katrina, [e-mail]

What you'll be doing

As a Packaging Technologist in Boots you will work in a busy and cross‑functional team to deliver exciting new & innovative packaging solutions. You will help create amazing products by developing design ideas into packaging that delights our customers, manages cost effectively and maintains our sustainability standards.

The role uses a mixture of expert packaging technical knowledge, high levels of organisation and a creative eye to work with our suppliers to develop packaging from concept to manufacture.

This permanent role sits at the heart of the Boots Packaging Technology team, reporting to the Packaging Technology Manager within Technical Services.

You’ll dive into a broad mix of Boots and Exclusive brands, supporting our Beauty & General Merchandise and Healthcare business units. The team leads exciting packaging development across Cosmetics, Seasonal Gift, and Health & Wellness products.

You’ll work with suppliers across Europe and Asia to create and source innovative packaging solutions, all while championing Boots’ Quality and Sustainability standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manages packaging design to optimise cost, quality and technical feasibility
• Accountable for delivering the packaging, artwork and optimal Brand visual identity activities for our key brands.
• Uses packaging technical expertise to innovate, optimise, challenge thinking and ensure the best packaging is developed for Boots consumers.
• Ensures Quality & Sustainability is at the heart of our brands' packaging development
• Carries out detailed technical testing where required to ensure packaging is robust and will survive distribution and consumer use
• Accountable for quality of data and accuracy for Boots system inputs & processes
• Conducts all necessary due diligence and is accountable for identifying and effectively managing packaging technical risks

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Ideally background or education in Packaging Design, Product Design or Print.
• Proven track record of developing packaging from design concept to market, ideally within FMCG environment.
• Excellent knowledge of key packaging technologies, manufacturing, print processes and artwork.
• Experience of tooling new pack components.
• Ability to manage risk, priorities and overall timings for complex technical projects.
• Strong attention to organisation, detail and accuracy

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

At Boots, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we’re committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.