Packaging Technologist

pladis Global; Wigston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global confectionery company in Wigston is seeking a Packaging Technologist to ensure compliance in packaging processes while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a passion for quality and compliance, and exceptional analytical skills. This role is perfect for individuals looking to grow in a dynamic environment, leveraging their strong IT and communication abilities.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Ability to communicate concisely across multiple platforms.
• Must pass Munsell Colour Test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance checks on printed packaging against specifications.
• Maintain coding, calendars, and data updates.
• Hold and release non-compliant packaging materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT Skills

Analytical skills

Education

BSc Degree qualification

Job description

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Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilientandpositiveto succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaborationand demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

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Packaging Technologist

Based on site at our Factory in Wigston, LE PQ

What will this role achieve?

pladis was established in June and brings together the much loved, global brands of Godiva, McVitie’s, Ulker, and DeMet’s under one pladis umbrella, to form a global giant in biscuits, chocolate, and confectionary.

This role will be based at our manufacturing site in Wigston to provide compliance data on packaging against authorised and documented methods, reporting to the Site SQSE (Safety, Quality, Security & Environment) Manager.

As a key member of the factory Quality and Compliance team, the Packaging Technologist will support the effective day-to-day management of packaging used on site; providing compliance data on packaging against authorised and documented methods and providing support for the improvement and maintenance of packaging quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in Quality Assurance who is looking to broaden their experience in a packaging-focused position. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide cross-cover for other members of the Quality and Food Safety team during periods of absence, including holidays. If you enjoy working to tight deadlines in a constantly changing and developing environment then please get in touch!

What will be your key deliverables?

1. Conduct compliance checks on printed packaging against specifications, including spectral colour assessments and visual comparisons to Epson proofs, in line with an agreed surveillance sampling schedule; capture and store trend data in the QA repository, share insights with the Senior Artwork Technical Manager, and ensure assessments meet sampling standards and retailer requirements.
2. Operational and Data Support: Maintain coding, calendars, and data updates (MID), support KPI monitoring through data collation including Certificates of Analysis, and provide documentation for non-conformance issues and supplier communications.
3. Quality and Compliance Oversight: Hold and release non-compliant packaging materials, store master standards, participate in internal audits and traceability activities, and support external audits by providing technical packaging data.
4. Continuous Improvement and Issue Resolution: Identify improvement opportunities, contribute to projects, support investigations with escalation when needed, and recommend and help implement preventative measures to reduce risks and promote best practices.

Bring your experience.

Essential

We are equally happy to hear from candidates who are new to the industry and have a passion/energy to develop within a quality and compliance team, or from someone with some experience looking to grow within pladis.

• A passion for driving forward best practice
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Strong IT Skills
• Ability to communicate concisely across multiple platforms
• Ability to travel occasionally for supplier audits
• Eye for detail
• Analytical skills
• Must pass Munsell Colour Test

Desirable

• BSc Degree qualification
• Previous experience in quality or compliance
• Food safety level
• HACCP Level
• Lead Auditor Qualification

What does pladis offer you?

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover upon enrolment
• Days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose-led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Agile – We’re ever evolving, always improving for our customers and consumers.

Positive – We’re motivated, optimistic, courageous, and inspire each other to be better.

Resilient – We’re persistent in setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.

Collaborative – We operate as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are committed to a diverse workforce, hiring based on qualifications without discrimination.