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Packaging Technologist - Food Industry

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Packaging Technologist - Food Industry

Location:Coventry (Site-Based)
 Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
 Industry: Food Industry / FMCG
 Travel: Occasional travel between sites

About the Role

We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry. This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Artwork

Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice

Improve print processes and reprographics quality

Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns

Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs

NPD Support

Support packaging development for new product launches

Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards

Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site

Operational & Technical Support

Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations

Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified

Cost & Innovation

Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects

Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations

Decision-Making & Scope

You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings.
 Scope: Local (UK/I)

Typical Challenges

Resolving packaging quality issues

Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies

Meeting tight artwork timelines

Cost reduction without compromising quality

Ensuring legal compliance

Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs

Working Relationships

Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR
 External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP)

What We're Looking For

Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal)

Strong artwork/print development and project management skills

A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills

Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £35,000 (fixed budget)

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange)

Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation)

Retail discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme

Long Service Awards

GEM Awards - Employee Recognition Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment)

4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment)

Apply Today

If you're ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to (url removed)

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