Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

Newton Aycliffe

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

We are looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our growing team at our Newton Aycliffe site.

Who are INEOS Hygienics?

Years of scientific product development have resulted in us having a fleet of in-house hygiene experts. Add a plethora of brilliant product engineers, and we deliver the right formula to bring the benefits of performance science to everyone, every day.

We use science to create products that beat the market leaders, making life better for the people that use them. We are built on science, but we're bursting with passion, energy, and enthusiasm for what can be achieved.

Our high-level liquids with antibacterial properties are designed to empower and protect, so you can handle anything. Don't just take our word for it - we are the official hygienic partner of some of the world's greatest sporting teams and athletes.

If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then INEOS’ open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to shine. We value determination, responsibility, involvement, vibrancy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Accountabilities

1. Design and develop our packaging and pack finishes.
2. Support factory trials, ensuring packaging solutions are fit for purpose.
3. Attendance at print trials for all Innovation led projects and changes.
4. Packaging input and responsibility for technical aspects such as sizing, colour and finishes into artwork process.
5. Regulatory packaging data gathering requirements + submissions across UK, France + Germany.
6. Communicate packaging progress for each project via the monthly Board Reviews, highlighting risks and issues as appropriate.

About You:

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Technologist. Additionally, the following are requirements for the role:

1. Experience of delivering new packaging solutions in partnership with a manufacturing team across filling lines including bottling and wipes.
2. Proficient use of IT systems (MS Project).
3. Experience of working with brands in an FMCG environment.
4. Strong problem solver with the ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a fast moving environment.
5. Commercial acumen with a sound understanding of business and different functions with regard to the delivery of NPD.
6. Creative, logical and curious generating innovative packaging solutions to brief.
7. A good planner and organiser, able to bring together and reconcile a complex matrix of information to enable sound decision making.

What We Offer

1. Discretionary annual bonus plan.
2. Generous contributory pension.
3. Life assurance.
4. 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
5. Wide range of benefits through the INEOS Connect portal including high street and partner discounts.
6. Discounted self-funded health care.
7. Online health, fitness, and wellbeing hub.
8. Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services.
9. Cycle to Work Scheme.

INEOS is dedicated to the collective goal of getting to Net Zero by 2050. It drives our businesses; it is the foundation of all our decisions, and it underpins our innovation.

We don’t want to wait for a solution, we want to help create it. We know the answer lies in moving towards it together - with our employees, partners, customers, and the communities we operate in. Our future is in our hands.