Packaging Technologist, Food

TN United Kingdom; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join their NPD & Innovation team. The role focuses on developing innovative packaging solutions for chilled food products, ensuring sustainability and customer satisfaction. This position offers significant scope for progression, training, and mentorship within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Employee discount scheme

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Some experience in Packaging Development, preferably within Food or Drink, including placement years.
• Recent graduate interested in Packaging Innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative new packaging solutions for chilled food products.
• Source packaging materials and ensure they meet customer requirements.
• Track packaging data and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidence in liaising

Education

Degree in Packaging Innovation or related field

Job description

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Packaging Technologist, Food, Castle Donington

Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

Castle Donington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Opportunity to join a leading UK food manufacturing group in a newly created Packaging Technologist role.

As Packaging Technologist, you’ll be joining a supportive NPD & Innovation team, developing innovative new packaging solutions. You’ll work closely with the product development team to devise effective and creative packaging for chilled food products supplied to leading UK food brands.

You will source innovative new packaging materials from suppliers, ensuring they meet customer requirements and sustainability targets. You’ll research the market to ensure the business remains at the forefront of innovation, identifying new opportunities for packaging improvements.

The role involves ensuring all NPD and EPD projects meet deadlines and that packaging data is accurately tracked. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate interested in Packaging Innovation, sustainability, and the food sector.

As a new position in a growing team, there’s significant scope for progression. You’ll have a clear development plan, training, and mentorship from an encouraging manager. The company prides itself on a supportive and collaborative culture with regular internal promotions.

The benefits package includes private healthcare, an employee discount scheme, and an enhanced pension.

Minimum requirements include:

• Some experience in Packaging Development, preferably within Food or Drink, including placement years
• Confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels and with external suppliers/customers