Packaging Technologist: Innovative, Sustainable Packaging

Potter & Moore Innovations; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Potter & Moore Innovations in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to develop, test, and implement packaging that protects products and supports sustainability. You will work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams.

The role focuses on designing packaging solutions, managing projects from concept to launch, and ensuring compliance with legislation and industry standards while driving cost efficiency and recyclability improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Packaging Technologist or similar technical role.
• Knowledge of packaging materials (corrugate, plastics, films, cartons) and sustainable options.
• Understanding of packaging testing methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in FMCG or related industries is advantageous.
• Degree in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve packaging solutions across the product portfolio.
• Manage packaging projects from concept through to launch.
• Conduct packaging trials, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure packaging complies with relevant legislation, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify new materials and innovative packaging opportunities.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including material reduction and recyclability improvements.
• Analyse packaging performance, costs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain packaging specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Packaging testing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

FMCG experience

Packaging technology degree

Education

Packaging Technology degree

Job description

Potter & Moore Innovations in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to develop, test, and implement packaging that protects products and supports sustainability. You will work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams.

The role focuses on designing packaging solutions, managing projects from concept to launch, and ensuring compliance with legislation and industry standards while driving cost efficiency and recyclability improvements.