Packaging Technologist - Food Industry

Major Recruitment Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Coventry is seeking a Packaging Technologist for the food industry. The role involves managing packaging development, artwork, and compliance while ensuring efficiency and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in the food industry. Salary is up to £35,000 with benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Statutory pension (Salary Exchange)

Company Sick Pay

Retail discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development, ideally in the food industry or FMCG.
• Strong artwork development skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with design houses and support packaging artwork.
• Support new product launches and ensure compliance.
• Resolve packaging issues and develop materials knowledge.

Skills

Packaging development experience

Artwork/print development

Project management skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Understanding of packaging legislation

Job description

Packaging Technologist - Food Industry

Location: Coventry (Site-Based)

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Industry: Food Industry / FMCG

Travel: Occasional travel between sites

About the Role

We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry. This hands‑on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You'll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Artwork

• Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice
• Improve print processes and reprographics quality
• Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns
• Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs

NPD Support

• Support packaging development for new product launches
• Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards
• Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site

Operational & Technical Support

• Resolve day‑to‑day packaging issues with QA and Operations
• Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified

Cost & Innovation

• Deliver packaging cost‑saving and rationalisation projects
• Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations

Decision‑Making & Scope

• You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings.
• Scope: Local (UK/I)

Typical Challenges

• Resolving packaging quality issues
• Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies
• Meeting tight artwork timelines
• Cost reduction without compromising quality
• Ensuring legal compliance
• Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf‑life needs

Working Relationships

• Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR
• External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP)

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal)
• Strong artwork/print development and project management skills
• A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills
• Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 (fixed budget)
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
• Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange)
• Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation)
• Retail discount scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Techs​cheme
• Long Service Awards
• GEM Awards – Employee Recognition Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment)
• 4× Death in Service (with pension enrolment)

Apply Today

If you’re ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to (url removed)