Packaging Technologist – NPD & FMCG Packaging Design

Hunter Selection; Seaton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Death in Service

Company Sick Pay

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Packaging Technologist for a Seaham-based role. The position offers a £38,000 salary and a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule. You will help design packaging for products used by major UK retailers and support NPD processes with suppliers.

The role requires experience with corrugated, carding and flexible packaging, and a background in Food/FMCG manufacturing. You will collaborate with QA and production teams to ensure packaging meets fit-for-purpose standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with packaging materials (corrugated, carding and flexible).
• Experience in Food / FMCG manufacturing.
• Ability to work as a team to handle production problems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting NPD processes to bring new products to market.
• Building relationships with suppliers.
• Ensuring existing and new packaging is fit for purpose.
• Supporting issues with packaging, working alongside QA and operations.
• Coordinating design and redesign of new and existing packaging.

Skills

Problem solving

Packaging materials

FMCG manufacturing

Teamwork

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking a Packaging Technologist for a Seaham-based role. The position offers a £38,000 salary and a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule. You will help design packaging for products used by major UK retailers and support NPD processes with suppliers.

The role requires experience with corrugated, carding and flexible packaging, and a background in Food/FMCG manufacturing. You will collaborate with QA and production teams to ensure packaging meets fit-for-purpose standards.