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Packaging Technologist

i2i Recruitment Consultancy
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Packaging Technologist position offers a competitive salary and requires proven experience in packaging technology, along with a degree in a science or technology-based discipline.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of packaging components, materials, and manufacturing processes, as well as skills in packaging testing and risk assessment.
  • The role involves leading packaging development across multiple projects while ensuring compliance and sustainability in packaging solutions.
  • Additional benefits include 25 days holiday, flexible working options, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career progression within a global beauty brand.
  • Experience in the Health & Beauty sector and knowledge of sustainability-focused packaging strategies are advantageous but not mandatory.

Packaging Technologist

What’s in it for you?

25 days holiday + bank holidays | Company 'ME’ day spent on YOU | Staff shop and discounts | Flexible working (1 day from home) | Bonus Scheme | Life Assurance | Purchase additional annual leave | Flexible start and finish times | Health Plan

Must Have’s

  • Proven experience as a Packaging Technologist
  • Strong understanding of packaging components, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Degree (or equivalent) in a science or technology-based discipline
  • Confident managing packaging through design, development, and implementation stages
  • Skilled in packaging testing and risk assessment

Nice to have’s

  • Experience within the Health & Beauty sector would be fab!
  • A degree in Product Design/Materials Science/Cosmetic Science would be very advantageous!
  • Experience working with Far Eastern supply base
  • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for packaging
  • Familiarity with sustainability-focused packaging strategies
  • Comfortable developing or applying new testing protocols

So what will you be doing?

  • Leading packaging development across multiple projects, balancing creativity, sustainability, cost and quality
  • Working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to bring packaging concepts to life
  • Providing technical expertise from design to mass production
  • Ensuring all components are risk assessed, tested, and regulatory compliant
  • Keeping up with innovations in packaging technology and sustainability
  • Supporting our Packaging Sustainability Strategy
  • Producing key documentation for Product Information Files

Helpful extras

  • Full-time, permanent role
  • Based in central Cheltenham
  • Work in a modern, inspiring environment!Fast-paced, creative team culture
  • Join a global, design-led beauty brand
  • Contribute to sustainable packaging solutions
  • Work on exciting international projects
  • Competitive salary & career progression opportunities

Interested?Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.