Packaging Technologist - ERT

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led beauty brand is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their team in Cheltenham. In this full-time, permanent role, you will lead packaging development across various projects, blending creativity and sustainability, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in packaging technology and excellent project management skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Health Plan

Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance

Purchase additional annual leave

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Packaging Technologist.
• Strong understanding of packaging components and manufacturing processes.
• Confident managing packaging through all design and implementation stages.

Responsibilities

• Leading packaging development across multiple projects.
• Working closely with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Ensuring all components are risk assessed, tested, and compliant.

Skills

Packaging development

Risk assessment

Technical expertise

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree in a science or technology-based discipline

Degree in Product Design/Materials Science/Cosmetic Science

Job description

Packaging Technologist
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What’s in it for you?
25 days holiday + bank holidays | Company ‘ME’ day spent on YOU | Staff shop and discounts | Flexible working (1 day from home) | Bonus Scheme | Life Assurance | Purchase additional annual leave | Flexible start and finish times | Health Plan
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Must Have’s

• Proven experience as a Packaging Technologist

• Strong understanding of packaging components, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Degree (or equivalent) in a science or technology-based discipline

• Confident managing packaging through design, development, and implementation stages

• Skilled in packaging testing and risk assessment

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Nice to have’s

• Experience within the Health & Beauty sector would be fab!

• A degree in Product Design/Materials Science/Cosmetic Science would be very advantageous!

• Experience working with Far Eastern supply base

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for packaging

• Familiarity with sustainability-focused packaging strategies

• Comfortable developing or applying new testing protocols

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So what will you be doing?

• Leading packaging development across multiple projects, balancing creativity, sustainability, cost and quality

• Working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to bring packaging concepts to life

• Providing technical expertise from design to mass production

• Ensuring all components are risk assessed, tested, and regulatory compliant

• Keeping up with innovations in packaging technology and sustainability

• Supporting our Packaging Sustainability Strategy

• Producing key documentation for Product Information Files

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Helpful extras

• Full-time, permanent role

• Based in central Cheltenham

• Work in a modern, inspiring environment!

Fast-paced, creative team culture

• Join a global, design-led beauty brand

• Contribute to sustainable packaging solutions

• Work on exciting international projects

• Competitive salary & career progression opportunities

Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
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