Packaging Technologist

Wiltshire | Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

We have an opportunity to not only join a renowned group, but also a career with possibilities and an environment where you will be supported to work hard, aim high and bring your best to work, every day. As a valued Packaging Technologist, our client will support your ambition, reward your resilience, and encourage you to rise to challenges and create a career you can be proud of too.

About this role:

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll be an integral part in the Product Development process, working cross-functionally with Process, NPD and Procurement teams to deliver Packaging specifications, costings and trials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise packaging elements for NPD/EPD, ensuring they are approved by key stakeholders across the business.
• Finalise all packaging elements, confirming they are fit for purpose and correct.
• Sign off packaging details in artwork approval process – checking the cutter guide size and dimensions, general panel layout, varnish-free areas.
• Manage the generation and approval of promotional artwork.
• Generate internal packaging specifications to be used for customer specifications and factory paperwork.
• Support the process team on product trials and pre-productions, including ordering packaging for trials.
• Attend, where required, retailer pre-artwork meetings to discuss packaging requirements for launch.
• Co-ordinate the approval of the first delivery of printed packaging, ensuring it is approved for overall print quality before the packaging is released to the factories.
• Manage and update the packaging database to ensure all packaging detail is accurate and accessible.
• Work with Procurement team to understand business strategy on packaging suppliers.
• Work with NPD Packaging Manager to support the delivery of new packaging innovation.

About you:

• Ability to manage your time effectively.
• Organised and self-disciplined.
• Enjoy working within a very fast paced and changeable environment.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.