Packaging Development & Technical Co-Ordinator

Packaging Development & Technical Co‑Ordinator

• Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

We’re currently recruiting for a Packaging Development & Technical Co‑Ordinator to join our team, reporting into the Purchasing, Packaging and Waste Management Support Manager.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for packaging innovation, sustainability, and technical coordination to play a key role in supporting packaging development and waste reduction initiatives.

Key objectives is to coordinate and support all packaging development activities within New Product Development and Existing Product Development processes, ensuring timely delivery of artwork & repro‑file approvals, packaging component. The role focuses on driving packaging feasibility, supplier engagement and the seamless execution of packaging projects from concept to launch while maintaining accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate NPD activities including meetings, minutes, and critical path management
• Manage packaging development from concept through to launch and handover
• Oversee artwork creation, approvals, and supplier coordination
• Lead feasibility trials, pre‑production, and post‑launch reviews
• Maintain packaging documentation, specifications, and compliance records
• Liaise with suppliers on artwork, samples, and performance
• Support audits, traceability, and quality processes
• Manage non‑conformances, packaging holds, and corrective actions
• Support innovation, new supplier sourcing, and continuous improvement
• Handle invoice management and provide on‑call packaging support

Internal Cross‑departmental: NPD Team, Technical Team, Packaging Team, Purchasing Team, Production Team, Sales Team;
External with Suppliers and Customers.

Engaged communication, meeting deadlines, prepared for meetings, taking responsibility for mistakes, supporting colleagues when required, self‑motivated action, flexible mindset.

Computing skills to a good standard – Microsoft Office Suite

• Effective verbal and writing communication skills
• Polite telephone manner
• Ability to hold meetings

• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values.
• To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Participate in training and personal development activities as required
• Learn and understand packaging manufacturing processes.
• Learn and understand full manufacturing process with onsite equipment
• Stream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• On site parking with electric charge points
• Fully paid for staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• Brand new facilities
• A supportive team

We offer a competitive salary range, which is dependent on experience.