Packaging Technologist – Sustainable, Cost-Saving Packaging

Internetwork Expert; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and discretionary 年

15 work from home days per year

Pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Pineapple is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Aylesford, Kent. Office-based role, full-time, permanent, 8.00am – 4.30pm. You will research, develop, and source packaging solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable and protect our furniture in transit.

You’ll collaborate with NPD, Sustaining Engineering, Marketing and Purchasing, manage costings, coordinate trials and maintain quality standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal education in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in packaging development.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and industry trends.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit to support packaging artwork.
• Excellent administrative skills with MS Office and Adobe suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-efficient packaging solutions across product ranges in response to project briefs.
• Ensure packaging materials meet set requirements and specifications.
• Develop and champion sustainable packaging strategy.
• Research new packaging materials and produce samples to test materials and designs.
• Liaise with marketing, purchasing and production teams as required.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and practicality.
• Run trials to check packaging for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions.
• Control production and quality standards, including reporting packaging that doesn't meet these standards.
• Evaluate, select and negotiate with suppliers.
• Negotiate packaging options with suppliers to achieve economies of scale.
• Support packaging artwork development process.
• Analyse data and write reports as required.
• Keep up to date with packaging materials trends.

Skills

Confident communicator

Excellent written and verbal skills

Education

Packaging Engineering or Packaging Technology degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe suite

Job description

Pineapple is seeking a Packaging Technologist in Aylesford, Kent. Office-based role, full-time, permanent, 8.00am – 4.30pm. You will research, develop, and source packaging solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable and protect our furniture in transit.

You’ll collaborate with NPD, Sustaining Engineering, Marketing and Purchasing, manage costings, coordinate trials and maintain quality standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.