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Packaging Technologist
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 34,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Packaging Technologist
Location: Coventry
Salary: £35,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Day Shift)
We are seeking an innovative and detail-driven Packaging Technologist to join our team in Coventry. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about packaging development, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets performance, regulatory, and customer requirements while supporting new product development projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage relationships with design houses to develop good practice, improve printing processes and reprographics quality, brief artworks, create and maintain cutter guides, coordinate packaging redesigns for current SKUs, and manage new film changeovers.
Support the NPD process to bring new products to market, including trials, transit support, and managing timelines for packaging printing (FTP) and site introduction.
Support day-to-day packaging issues on site, working closely with QA and Operations.
Develop an understanding of packaging products to improve operational line efficiency and product performance.
Ensure all existing packaging is fit for purpose, compliant with technical and legal requirements, and maintain specifications electronically for access.
Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects.
Build and maintain supplier relationships to increase packaging knowledge, track industry trends, competitor activity, and drive innovation.About You
Degree qualified (ideally in Packaging, Food Technology, or a related field)
Packaging qualification is a strong advantage
Previous experience as a Packaging Technologist or similar technical packaging role
Experience in food manufacturing environments highly desirable
Strong understanding of packaging materials (plastics, paper, board, films, etc.)
Knowledge of packaging regulations, performance testing, and NPD processes
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong technical awareness
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Attention to detail and proactive approach to continuous improvementWhat We Offer
£35,000 salary
Stable day-shift hours for excellent work-life balance (8:30am-5pm)
Opportunity to influence packaging innovation and sustainability
Career development and training opportunities
Friendly, supportive team environment within a growing businessBefore You Apply
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