Packaging Technologist

Job Title:

Packaging Technologist – FMCG

Location:

Ringwood, Hampshire (Hybrid flexibility after probation)
Salary: DOE plus benefits

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Join a creative, design-led FMCG business supplying decorative gift tins filled with confectionery, cookies, chocolates, and snacks to blue-chip companies in 26+ countries.
Work from a beautiful Ringwood office with a supportive, friendly team and exciting global projects.

The Role
As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll help ensure the safety, compliance, and quality of all products. You’ll work closely with suppliers, logistics, sales teams, and customers.

Key Responsibilities as a Packaging Technologist:
 
* Manage product specifications and risk assessments
 
* Ensure products meet legal and customer testing requirements
 
* Support creation of accurate, compliant food labels
 
* Oversee quality control and inspection processes
 
* Handle customer complaints efficiently
 
* Maintain and report product data to stakeholders
 
* Stay up-to-date with toy and food safety legislation
About You
We are looking for someone detail-focused, organised, and process-driven, with experience in product compliance, QA, or technical roles in FMCG, food, gifting, or packaging.
Essential Skills & Experience as a Packaging Technologist:
 
* Product compliance, QA, or technical experience (FMCG / food / gifting)
 
* Knowledge of food and toy safety legislation
 
* Skilled in specs, labelling, and risk assessments
 
* Comfortable working with suppliers, customers, and testing labs
 
* BRC experience is a plus
 
* Full UK driving licence & own transport
Benefits we offer you as a Packaging Technologist:
 
* Competitive salary DOE
 
* Private healthcare (AXA PPP)
 
* Cash plan for optical, dental & therapies
 
* Company pension
 
* 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
 
* Creative, supportive team
 
* Hybrid working after probation
Why Apply?
Play a key role in product safety, compliance, and quality for a global FMCG brand while collaborating creatively with a friendly, ambitious team. For more information call Maria.