Packaging Technologist - Hybrid, Growth, and Benefits

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

generous annual bonus

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (r:

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our UK Packaging Development team in Market Drayton. This hands-on role involves leading packaging development from concept through trials, approvals and launch, working closely with operations, engineering and quality to meet manufacturing and sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will have packaging development experience, a practical understanding of materials and trials, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development, packaging technology or related FMCG/food environment.
• Understanding of packaging materials, production trials, specifications, and interactions with product and manufacturing equipment.
• Confident project working style: organized, proactive, and able to communicate across functions.
• Curiosity and energy to learn new technologies and drive sustainable packaging solutions.
• Willingness to travel across UK sites with a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support packaging development from briefing through trial, approval, launch and closure.
• Plan and attend packaging trials across sites, ensuring clear objectives and robust data capture.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop, test and implement packaging materials and formats.
• Support NPD, optimization, cost-saving, compliance and investment projects with clear risk and timing awareness.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, documentation and launch readiness.

Skills

Packaging development

Packaging technology

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our UK Packaging Development team in Market Drayton. This hands-on role involves leading packaging development from concept through trials, approvals and launch, working closely with operations, engineering and quality to meet manufacturing and sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will have packaging development experience, a practical understanding of materials and trials, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.