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Job Title: Packaging Technologist

Salary: £Highly Competitive Salary

Location: Wiltshire | Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Reference: J7011

Contact: George Thompson

Telephone: 0207 838 9695

Categories: Packaging, Packaging Development, South West, Production/Technical


We have an opportunity to not only join a renowned group, but also a career with possibilities and an environment where you will be supported to work hard, aim high and bring your best to work, every day. As a valued Packaging Technologist, our client will support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

About this role.

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll be an integral part in the Product Development process, working cross-functionally with Process, NPD and Procurement teams to deliver Packaging specifications, costings and trials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organise packaging elements for NPD/EPD, ensuring they are approved by key stakeholders across the business.
  • Finalise all packaging elements, confirming they are fit for purpose and correct
  • Sign off packaging details in artwork approval process – checking the cutter guide size and dimensions, general panel layout, varnish-free areas. Ensure Specifications team are informed of relevant details
  • Manage the generation and approval of promotional artwork
  • Generate internal packaging specifications to be used for customer specifications and factory paperwork
  • Support the process team on product trials and pre-productions, including ordering packaging for trials
  • Attend, where required, retailer pre-artwork meetings to discuss packaging requirements for launch
  • Co-ordinate the approval of the first delivery of printed packaging, ensuring it is approved for overall print quality before the packaging is released to the factories
  • Manage and update the packaging database to ensure all packaging detail is accurate and accessible
  • Work with Procurement team to understand business strategy on packaging suppliers
  • Work with NPD Packaging Manager to support the delivery of new packaging innovation

About you.

  • Ability to manage your time effectively
  • Organised and self-disciplined
  • Enjoy working within a very fast paced and changeable environment
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • A proactive approach
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