R&D Packaging Technologist - Yorkshire

Our client, an iconic group celebrating its best year in over 100 years of establishment, is expanding its in‑house packaging team and is looking for an R&D Packaging Technologist.

The role will support the development of packaging for new and existing products, conduct testing of finished packs to assist the setting of quality standards, and work with suppliers to improve the technical performance of existing packaging within the R&D Team.

• Support the development of new materials and formats and continuously improve packaging materials across the group’s portfolio
• Act as the packaging specialist on project teams as required
• Work with R&D and Ops/Engineering to understand material/packaging performance in the factory
• Attend and support production with packaging issues on the production lines
• Arrange and coordinate trials, including trial paperwork generation and management, and be present at trials as part of continuous improvement of existing packaging
• Support development of packaging specifications
• Support and contribute to the overall R&D packaging agenda
• Assist the R&D Packaging Technical team with NPD and EPD projects
• Take part in visits and meetings with packaging suppliers as part of NPD, EPD or CI projects
• Conduct testing on new packaging materials/formats as needed to ensure adherence to required specifications

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders
• Calm, logical approach to finding solutions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete accurate trial reports and results