Packaging Technologist: NPD & Sustainable Solutions

True North Talent Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Talent Limited is seeking a skilled Packaging Technologist to join a leading food manufacturer in Merseyside. This role involves managing packaging development trials and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with specifications.

The ideal candidate will be qualified in material science or engineering and possess experience in food or FMCG packaging, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified in material science, engineering, or another science-based subject.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or packaging.
• Interest and knowledge of sustainability.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the NPD Team with trials and sample requests.
• Manage packaging development trials and launches.
• Build relationships with packaging suppliers.
• Ensure specifications and legal requirements are met.

Skills

Material science knowledge

Experience in food or FMCG packaging

Sustainability knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in material science, engineering or a science-based subject

Job description

True North Talent Limited is seeking a skilled Packaging Technologist to join a leading food manufacturer in Merseyside. This role involves managing packaging development trials and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with specifications.

The ideal candidate will be qualified in material science or engineering and possess experience in food or FMCG packaging, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills.