Packaging Technologist

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.