R&D Packaging Innovator (Sustainability Focus)

SRG; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

enhanced training and development

pension

Job summary

SRG is recruiting for an experienced R&D Packaging Technologist to join a respected Northampton-based manufacturer. The role is on-site with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, and offers 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

You will lead packaging R&D development from ideation to launch, manage trials, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver compliant, high-quality packaging solutions for cosmetics and personal care products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of packaging R&D experience in FMCG.
• Willingness to commute to site; UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging R&D development, validation, materials testing and ideation to launch.
• Manage laboratory, pilot and manufacturing trials, including validation, scale-up and technology transfer.
• Drive packaging design, material selection, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the technical lead for packaging specifications, materials, performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to deliver commercially viable packaging solutions.
• Ensure projects meet quality, regulatory and customer standards.
• Support continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, R&D and problem-solving.

Skills

Packaging R&D

Materials testing

Innovation ideation

Education

Degree in Packaging/Materials Science/Polymer Science

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

SRG is recruiting for an experienced R&D Packaging Technologist to join a respected Northampton-based manufacturer. The role is on-site with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, and offers 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

You will lead packaging R&D development from ideation to launch, manage trials, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver compliant, high-quality packaging solutions for cosmetics and personal care products.