Packaging Technologist

Focus Management Consultants Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG consultancy in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to innovate and manage packaging development for top grocery brands. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally to meet stringent sustainability and compliance standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in food manufacturing and a solid understanding of packaging processes. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying career growth and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Long-term career opportunities

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or packaging development.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and processes.
• Organised approach to managing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging development from concept to shelf.
• Deliver technical packaging specifications and support artwork sign-off.
• Coordinate trials in line with food industry standards.

Skills

Experience in FMCG

Understanding of packaging materials

Attention to detail

Project management

Ability to manage technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Packaging Technologist
£30,000 - £40,000 plus Package
Somerset

Packaging Technologist role in FMCG food manufacturing. Drive packaging innovation, specs & trials. Career growth in a fast-paced, UK-leading environment.

Are you passionate about packaging and innovation in the fast-paced world of food production? This role offers you the opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers where quality, speed, and creativity define success.

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking FMCG environment that blends scale with agility, where you’ll be part of the team working with the biggest names in UK retail. Here, every day brings a new challenge and a new chance to make your mark. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team committed to excellence, where your expertise will contribute directly to packaging that’s fit for purpose, sustainable, and commercially sound.

You’ll play a key role in managing packaging development across the full lifecycle from concept to shelf. Working closely with NPD, Process, Procurement, and external partners, you’ll deliver technical packaging specifications, support artwork sign-off, and coordinate trials that keep pace with the food industry’s rapid evolution.

With a strong focus on compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, you’ll help ensure packaging solutions meet stringent retailer requirements, operational standards, and sustainability objectives.

We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist who thrives in a fast-moving, high-volume food manufacturing setting. The Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

Proven experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or packaging development
Strong understanding of packaging materials, formats, and print processes
Attention to detail and ability to manage specifications and artwork
Self-motivated and organised, with a disciplined approach to managing technical documentation.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and meeting tight deadlines
In return, you’ll join a business that invests in its people with long-term career opportunities, a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, and a workplace culture that values growth, ownership, and innovation. It’s more than a job it’s a platform to build something meaningful.

The role is based at a key production site and is easily commutable from Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, and parts of East Devon-ideal for candidates based across the South West.

Ready to make your mark in one of the most dynamic sectors in UK manufacturing? Apply today and bring your packaging career to life.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s

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