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SRG; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a packaging technologist for a Northamptonshire-based role within a leading personal care and healthcare products manufacturer. The successful candidate will lead R&D packaging development, oversee lab and pilot trials, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver compliant, innovative packaging solutions.

We seek 2+ years of packaging innovation experience, a degree in Packaging or related field, and willingness to commute to site daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging R&D and development, validation, and materials testing.
• Understanding of regulatory standards related to FMCG packaging.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Packaging R&D experience

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Polymer Science or related discipline

Job description

Benefits:

enhanced training and development opportunities, pension,

About the role

SRG is partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care, hygiene and healthcare products, based in Northamptonshire. They are now looking for an experienced packaging technologist to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role would suit creative individuals with 2+ years' experience in packaging innovation, R&D, sustainable packaging and packaging trends, packaging development, and packaging briefs within the personal care / skincare / hair care and cosmetics industry.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 40hours a week, ONSITE 5/5 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Polymer Science or related discipline
• Relevant experience in R&D and packaging development, packaging technologist role within a regulated FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing and able to commute to site on a day to day basis - UK drivers license and own car preferred due to location

Full right to work in the UK, there is no sponsorship available for this role.

About SRG

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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