Packaging Technologist: Sustainable Solutions Lead

Potter & Moore Innovations; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Platform

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Potter & Moore Innovations is seeking a Packaging Technologist to design, develop and implement packaging that protects products, delights customers, and supports sustainability goals. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams to deliver packaging excellence.

You will manage projects from concept to launch, conduct trials and testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across packaging

Qualifications

• Experience in a Packaging Technologist, Packaging Development or similar technical role.
• Knowledge of corrugate, plastics, films, cartons and sustainable alternatives.
• Understanding packaging testing methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

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 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 design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Packaging Technology degree

Food Science/Engineering related degree

Job description

Potter & Moore Innovations is seeking a Packaging Technologist to design, develop and implement packaging that protects products, delights customers, and supports sustainability goals. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with procurement, operations, quality, suppliers, and commercial teams to deliver packaging excellence.

You will manage projects from concept to launch, conduct trials and testing, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across packaging