Packaging Technologist: Lead Development & Sustainability

gap personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is recruiting an experienced Packaging Technologist to own packaging development for branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage packaging data, specifications and supplier relationships to support successful launches and continuous improvements.

The role focuses on developing packaging solutions across sustainability, cost and operational performance, while coordinating artwork, trials and compliance across internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within packaging, technical or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of packaging materials and specifications.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several projects and changing priorities.
• Confident communication across multiple departments.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Proficient MS Office and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Develop, review and maintain accurate packaging specifications.
• Maintain master product data and ensure packaging information is current.
• Lead packaging development for new products, changes and improvements.
• Coordinate artwork approvals and ensure First Time Production dates.
• Produce and maintain palletisation data and transport configurations.
• Complete Valpak and Extended Producer Responsibility reporting.
• Ensure packaging complies with legislation, customer requirements and standards.
• Coordinate transit testing to confirm packaging suitability.
• Support shelf-life testing for new products and packaging materials.
• Work with production and engineering to complete factory packaging trials.
• Maintain the approved packaging supplier list and approval process.

Skills

Packaging experience

Technical packaging knowledge

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-department communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Packaging/food science qualification

Job description

Gap Personnel is recruiting an experienced Packaging Technologist to own packaging development for branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage packaging data, specifications and supplier relationships to support successful launches and continuous improvements.

The role focuses on developing packaging solutions across sustainability, cost and operational performance, while coordinating artwork, trials and compliance across internal teams and suppliers.