Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

Coventry

£35,000 - £38,000

Permanent | Mon - Fri

Duties of the role include:

• Lead packaging development projects end-to-end, collaborating with design agencies to deliver best-in-class artwork, reprographics, and print quality
• Drive continuous improvement in printing processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and brand excellence across all SKUs
• Manage artwork briefs, cutter guides, and packaging specifications, while coordinating seamless redesigns and film changeovers
• Partner with NPD teams to bring new products to market, supporting trials, transit testing, and on-site implementation
• Act as the go-to technical expert for packaging on-site, troubleshooting issues and supporting QA and operations teams
• Analyse packaging performance to enhance line efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product protection and shelf appeal
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, legal, and technical compliance, with accurate digital specification management
• Deliver cost optimisation and sustainability initiatives, including material rationalisation and supplier-driven innovation

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a packaging technologist or packaging development role within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, and reprographics
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-moving environment
• Commercial awareness with experience delivering cost-saving or efficiency improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Own transport
• Full UK working rights. No sponsorship or visas available

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please either apply via this advert or call Henderson Brown on (phone number removed) for more information.