Packaging Technologist – FMCG!
Uttoxeter - Onsite - Monday to Friday
£35,000 + Benefits + Career Progression
A growing FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Packaging Technologist to join its Technical team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of packaging development, compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects across a diverse product portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver commercially viable packaging solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging activity across NPD, EPD, sustainability, value engineering, and operational projects
- Manage packaging specifications and systems across a broad product range
- Work closely with production teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve packaging issues and drive improvements
- Oversee specifications for cartons, films, labels, adhesives, ribbons, and other packaging materials
- Support artwork approval processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, barcode integration, cutter guide alignment, and date coding requirements
- Review and update cutter guides using Adobe Illustrator in line with customer and retailer requirements
- Coordinate packaging trials and validate packaging performance in operational and transit environments
- Ensure packaging materials comply with legal, retailer, customer, and BRC requirements
- Maintain accurate packaging data, compliance records, retailer portals, and non-conformance reporting systems
- Support sustainability initiatives including EPR submissions, PFAS tracking, and packaging optimisation projects
- Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Production, QA, and Technical teams to deliver effective packaging solutions
- Participate in supplier and customer meetings and site visits where required
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a packaging-focused role within FMCG or food manufacturing
- Experience working with retailer packaging specifications and requirements
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance processes
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Desirable
- Experience within private-label manufacturing
- Knowledge of BRC standards and retailer codes of practice
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator for artwork review and cutter guide management
- Understanding of sustainability initiatives, EPR requirements, and packaging legislation
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to shape and develop the packaging function within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to exciting NPD, sustainability, and retailer-led projects
- Competitive salary, benefits, and excellent work-life balance with an early Friday finish
If you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch or apply with your updated CV.