Job Title: Packaging Technologist
Salary: £Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits
Location: London
Reference: J7228
Want to own packaging innovation in a fast-growing consumer brand where your ideas can genuinely shape the future of the product experience?
We’re partnering with an ambitious, high-growth business looking for a Packaging Technologist to lead packaging development across a diverse product range spanning flexible plastics, rigid formats, cartons, and corrugate.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with creativity, sustainability, and commercial thinking in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving packaging innovation from concept through to launch
- Identifying smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions
- Improving packaging performance, functionality, and cost efficiency
- Managing packaging trials, testing, and production implementation
- Collaborating closely with Innovation, Technical, Supply Chain, and Creative teams
- Working with suppliers to introduce new materials and technologies
- Supporting compliance, specifications, and packaging standards
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Packaging Technology or Packaging Development
- Background within FMCG, food, consumer goods, or similar sectors
- Strong understanding of flexible and rigid packaging materials
- A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset
- Someone commercially aware who can balance quality, sustainability, and cost
- Confident managing projects and influencing cross-functional teams
Why Join?
- Newly created role with real ownership and visibility
- Fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed
- Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Excellent employee benefits package
- Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence packaging strategy rather than simply maintain it, this could be the perfect next step.
We also recruit for the following related roles:
Senior Packaging Technologist
Packaging Engineer
Packaging Development Manager
Packaging Design Manager
Want to own packaging innovation in a fast-growing consumer brand where your ideas can genuinely shape the future of the product experience?
We’re partnering with an ambitious, high-growth business looking for a Packaging Technologist to lead packaging development across a diverse product range spanning flexible plastics, rigid formats, cartons, and corrugate.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with creativity, sustainability, and commercial thinking in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving packaging innovation from concept through to launch
- Identifying smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions
- Improving packaging performance, functionality, and cost efficiency
- Managing packaging trials, testing, and production implementation
- Collaborating closely with Innovation, Technical, Supply Chain, and Creative teams
- Working with suppliers to introduce new materials and technologies
- Supporting compliance, specifications, and packaging standards
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in Packaging Technology or Packaging Development
- Background within FMCG, food, consumer goods, or similar sectors
- Strong understanding of flexible and rigid packaging materials
- A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset
- Someone commercially aware who can balance quality, sustainability, and cost
- Confident managing projects and influencing cross-functional teams
Why Join?
- Newly created role with real ownership and visibility
- Fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed
- Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Excellent employee benefits package
- Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence packaging strategy rather than simply maintain it, this could be the perfect next step.
We also recruit for the following related roles:
Senior Packaging Technologist
Packaging Engineer
Packaging Development Manager
Packaging Design Manager
