Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent, Office based

WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm

CONTRACT: Full-time, Permanent

We're looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our growing team at Pineapple.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an award-winning business where you'll play an important role in supporting our continued success. If you're passionate about delivering great results, enjoy working collaboratively and are looking for a company that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll be responsible for researching, developing and sourcing packaging solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable and designed to protect our furniture throughout transportation
.

You’ll work closely with NPD, Sustaining Engineering, Marketing and Purchasing
, as well as external suppliers, to develop packaging specifications, manage costings and coordinate trials. We’re looking for someone who is a confident communicator, practical problem-solver and comfortable working collaboratively across different teams
.

• Develop new cost-efficient packaging solutions across our product ranges in response to project briefs.
• Ensure that packaging materials meet set requirements and specifications.
• Develop and champion our sustainable packaging strategy.
• Research new packaging materials and produce samples to test different materials and designs.
• Liaise with marketing, purchasing and production teams as required.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and practicality.
• Run trials to check packaging for suitability and testing for performance under various conditions.
• Control production and quality standards, including reporting packaging that doesn't meet these standards.
• Evaluate, select and negotiate with suppliers.
• Negotiate packaging options with suppliers, identifying products and thrive to achieve economies of scale.
• Support with the packaging artwork development process.
• Analyse data and write reports as required.
• Keep up to date with technological innovations and packaging materials trends.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by the business.

You’ll be successful when you’ve developed packaging solutions that protect our products, offer value for money, meet our sustainability goals, and are delivered efficiently through strong collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.

• You must have a formal education in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in packaging development.
• Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and industry trends.
• Experience in Autodesk Revit to support in the development of packaging artwork.
• Excellent Administrative skills with competent use of Microsoft Office and Adobe suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• We’re proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years) – and we work hard to make sure our people genuinely feel it
• Competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus
• 15 work from home days per year
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back medical, dental and optical costs
• Perks & rewards platform – access hundreds of deals and discounts
• Gym discounts through our perks platform
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support when you need it
• 23 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 26 with length of service
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Loyalty reward for increasing years of service
• Death in service
• Learning & Development platform with online courses, certifications and professional development tools to support ur career growth
• Tree planted in your honour when you join – with trees already planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Madagascar
• Sustainability-focused business – committed to low-carbon operations, renewable energy and recycled materials
• Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties
• Christmas gift
• Monthly Pizza Friday
• Free fruit,…