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Packaging Technologist
£35k - £50k plus bens (depending on experience)
Location: Peterborough
Reporting to: Packaging Manager
We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting own-brand and private-label NPD projects from concept through to launch.
This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll take ownership of mid to high complexity packaging projects, ensuring solutions are robust, cost-effective, and delivered right first time. Working closely with suppliers, production, and NPD teams, you’ll play a key role in translating ideas into manufacturable, high-quality packaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging development for NPD projects within a manufacturing environment
- Brief, manage, and liaise with suppliers on component specifications, tooling, artwork, and testing
- Coordinate colour matching, cutter guides, and specification approvals
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including specifications, pallet plans, and NLFs
- Attend production trials and first production runs to ensure packaging performs as intended
- Track and clearly communicate project progress, risks, and priorities
- Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
- Strong technical knowledge of plastic and glass packaging components and production processes
- Confident managing multiple projects and working cross-functionally
- Hands-on, detail-driven, and solutions-focused approach
- Manufacturing experience is advantageous
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, delivering a wide range of retailer and branded products. With exposure to strategic projects, line trials, and end-to-end packaging development, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical packaging expertise within a business that values quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
