Packaging Technologist: Trials, Innovation & Launch

Mller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Bereavement Leave

Pension Employer Contribution (matched

Mller Rewards discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

Mller UK & Ireland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our UK Packaging Development team. This hands-on, cross-functional role covers briefing, feasibility, trials, approval and launch, with opportunities to tackle technical challenges and influence product packaging.

You will lead packaging trials at MYD and MMI sites, develop materials, support NPD and cost-saving projects, ensure compliance and launch readiness, and work closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development, packaging technology, manufacturing, technical services or FMCG/food.
• Understanding of packaging materials, production trials, specifications, and the interaction between packaging, product, and manufacturing equipment.
• Organised, proactive and able to communicate clearly across functions.
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and help deliver better, more sustainable packaging solutions.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK with a full driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail around food safety, compliance, quality, artwork and specification accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support packaging development from briefing through launch and project closure.
• Plan, organise and attend packaging trials across MYD and MMI sites with clear objectives and data capture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop, test and implement packaging materials and formats.
• Support packaging input into NPD, cost saving, compliance and investment projects.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, technical documentation, material approvals, and launch readiness information.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering and Quality to resolve packaging-related line issues and improve efficiency.
• Work with Print and Artwork teams to manage packaging changes on time and to the required quality standard.
• Build relationships with suppliers and Mller colleagues across the UK and wider Group networks.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Food safety

Detail oriented

Job description

Mller UK & Ireland is seeking a Packaging Technologist to join our UK Packaging Development team. This hands-on, cross-functional role covers briefing, feasibility, trials, approval and launch, with opportunities to tackle technical challenges and influence product packaging.

You will lead packaging trials at MYD and MMI sites, develop materials, support NPD and cost-saving projects, ensure compliance and launch readiness, and work closely with Operations, Engineering and Quality.