Packaging Technologist

Technical Packaging Technologist

📍 East Surrey | 💼 Hybrid (2 days WFH) | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm partnering with a fast-moving, quality-driven FMCG giant looking to appoint a Technical Packaging Technologist into a pivotal support role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in packaging manufacturing, or packaging environments to develop their career across innovation, compliance, and sustainability in a highly collaborative setting.

🚀 The Role

This is a hands-on role supporting senior technical leadership across packaging development, trials, and supplier compliance. You'll be at the centre of ensuring packaging solutions are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with sustainability goals.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, validation, and rollout of packaging solutions across new and existing products
• Assist with packaging trials, data collection, and analysis to support decision-making
• Help ensure all packaging meets UK/EU regulatory, retailer, and internal standards
• Maintain accurate packaging specifications, databases, and compliance documentation
• Support supplier compliance activities, including documentation and follow-up actions

✅ What We're Looking For

• Background in Food Science / Food Technology (or similar)
• Experience within packaging environments (highly desirable), food manufacturing or FMCG
• Exposure to factory trials, packaging development, or technical projects
• Working knowledge of food safety and packaging materials
• Full UK driving licence

📩 Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

**All candidates must have full UK working rights. Unfortunately, my client cannot facilitate those requiring sponsorship or on a PSW Visa.**