Packaging Technologist - North West England

Overview

A leading company is looking for a Packaging Technologist who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. Joining the R&D packaging team, you will work on their portfolio of products, learn and understand the environment where your products compete in the everyday market, and acknowledge the key drivers and attributes that matter so you can put your creative mind to work and identify new innovative packaging formats that can make a difference.

• Lead development projects from design through to development and qualification of all packaging technical elements
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met and that materials are evaluated for compliance and applicable legislation
• Conduct packaging trials and transport tests to validate product life cycle
• Deliver and maintain the content of technical specifications for all packaging components developed in a project
• Keep up to date with new packaging innovations and market trends and generate new opportunities based on insights and creativity

Success in this role requires someone who can come up with new ways of doing things. You must be thorough, pay attention to detail and have strong analytical thinking skills. The role requires persistence, determination, exceptional thinking and reasoning skills.