Packaging Technologist

JOB VACANCY: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST

Location: Devon
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

This opportunity is with a well-established and fast-growing UK-based manufacturer of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Operating across owned brands, private label, and contract manufacturing, the business supplies a wide spectrum of retailers from value-driven chains to premium department stores - both in the UK and internationally.

With a reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and flexible, high-speed manufacturing, the company continues to set standards in product development across multiple categories.

The product range spans a variety of health and beauty categories, including:

• Bath, Shower & Body Care

• Skincare & Haircare

• Well-being & Male Grooming

• Fragrance & Baby Care

A new opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Technologist to join the manufacturing team based in Devon. The role supports both branded and private label New Product Development (NPD), with responsibility for managing the packaging development process from concept through to launch.

You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, internal production, and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and delivered to brief and timeline.

• Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment

• Brief and manage suppliers on specifications, tooling, artwork, and technical testing

• Oversee colour matching, cutter guide development, and specification approvals

• Maintain accurate and timely packaging documentation (e.g., NLFs, pallet plans, component specs)

• Attend production trials and first runs to ensure packaging quality and performance

• Monitor and communicate project progress, risks, and key milestones

• Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to ongoing packaging process improvements

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-focused individual with a solid packaging development background and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing

• Strong technical knowledge of plastic and glass packaging components and processes

• Confident managing multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams

• Manufacturing experience is highly advantageous

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills

Interested in leading packaging development in a fast-paced, innovative environment?

Apply today to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make an impact from day one.