Packaging Technologist: Sustainable Packaging & Launch

Potter & Moore; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Growth & Development Opportunities

Dynamic Commercial Environment

Autonomy & Ownership

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

Potter & Moore in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to design, test, and implement packaging that protects products, enhances shelf appeal, and supports our sustainability commitments.

You will work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams to drive packaging excellence across skincare, haircare, personal care, and wellbeing lines, managing trials and documentation from concept to launch while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Packaging Technologist, Packaging Development, or similar technical role.
• Knowledge of packaging materials including corrugate, plastics, films, cartons, and sustainable alternatives.
• Understanding of packaging testing methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience within FMCG, personal care, food manufacturing, consumer goods, or a related industry is advantageous.
• Degree or qualification in Packaging Technology, Food Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve packaging solutions across our 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

Stakeholder management

Packaging testing

Sustainability

Education

Packaging Technology degree

Job description

Potter & Moore in the UK is seeking a Packaging Technologist to design, test, and implement packaging that protects products, enhances shelf appeal, and supports our sustainability commitments.

You will work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams to drive packaging excellence across skincare, haircare, personal care, and wellbeing lines, managing trials and documentation from concept to launch while ensuring regulatory compliance.