Packaging Technologist (AE934923)

Arthur Edward; London; Hybrid; NOK 756,000 - 882,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Edward in London is seeking a Packaging Technologist to turn innovative packaging ideas into scalable, manufacturable solutions, balancing sustainability with performance.

The role requires leading development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, testing and validation, supporting scale-up on filling and assembly lines, and close collaboration with Product, Brand, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development within beauty or FMCG.
• Strong technical understanding of bottles, glass, closures, pumps and refill systems.
• A creative, curious mindset with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
• A structured, detail-focused approach to testing, data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Proactively explore new packaging formats, materials and technologies to fuel innovation.
• Develop concepts, prototypes and briefs that balance creativity with commercial reality.
• Drive technical development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Lead packaging testing and validation, including compatibility, transit and shelf-life.
• Support scale-up, line trials and continuous improvement on filling and assembly lines.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Brand, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Analyse packaging failures and complaints to identify root causes and improvements.
• Champion sustainable packaging solutions without compromising performance or experience.

Skills

Packaging development

Stakeholder influence

Testing & data

Sustainability

Job description

Packaging Technologist | London, Hybrid | £60-70,000 | AE934923

Do you love turning innovative packaging ideas into scalable, manufacturable solutions?

Are you energised by sustainability, technical problem-solving and fast-growing FMCG environments?

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively explore new packaging formats, materials and technologies to fuel innovation.
• Develop concepts, prototypes and briefs that balance creativity with commercial reality.
• Drive technical development of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
  Lead packaging testing and validation, including compatibility, transit and shelf-life.
• Support scale-up, line trials and continuous improvement on filling and assembly lines.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Brand, Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Analyse packaging failures and complaints to identify root causes and improvements.
• Champion sustainable packaging solutions without compromising performance or experience.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in packaging development within beauty or FMCG.
• Strong technical understanding of bottles, glass, closures, pumps and refill systems.
• A creative, curious mindset with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
• A structured, detail-focused approach to testing, data and documentation.