Packaging Technologist

Location: Leicestershire

Packaging only gets noticed when it goes wrong.

This role exists to stop that happening.

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturing site in the East Midlands looking for a Packaging Technologist to own packaging on site - from feasibility through to launch, and everything in between.

This is a hands-on, site-based role. Not a desk-only packaging job. Not a “someone else signs it off” role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Introducing and changing packaging from feasibility to delist

Completing NPA, Recipe Professor and Foods Connected sign-offs

Artwork checks, redesign support and pass-on-press approvals

Coordinating transit and internal trials

Managing day-to-day packaging issues with suppliers

Raising and managing SNCs

Tracking packaging waste for EPR compliance

Maintaining the site packaging database

Supporting customer and third-party audits

In short: if it’s packaging-related, it lands with you.

What They’re Looking For

Experience in a packaging or technical role (food manufacturing preferred)

Strong packaging knowledge

Food & Drink Labelling or Packaging Technology qualification (desirable)

Organised, practical, and comfortable managing your own workload

The Practical Stuff

Site-based role (East Midlands)

Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00

Permanent

Must live within a commutable distance of site

Some national / occasional international travel

Why Consider It?

Stable, well-invested food manufacturing site

Clear ownership of packaging

Backed by a wider food group with long-term progression opportunities

If you want a packaging role with proper ownership, this one’s worth a look