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Packaging Technologist
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Devon
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
JOB VACANCY: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST
Location: Devon
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
ABOUT THE COMPANY
This opportunity is with a well-established and fast-growing UK-based manufacturer of high-quality personal care and beauty products. Operating across owned brands, private label, and contract manufacturing, the business supplies a wide spectrum of retailers from value-driven chains to premium department stores - both in the UK and internationally.
With a reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and flexible, high-speed manufacturing, the company continues to set standards in product development across multiple categories.
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
The product range spans a variety of health and beauty categories, including:
Bath, Shower & Body Care
Skincare & Haircare
Well-being & Male Grooming
Fragrance & Baby Care
THE ROLE: PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIST
A new opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Technologist to join the manufacturing team based in Devon. The role supports both branded and private label New Product Development (NPD), with responsibility for managing the packaging development process from concept through to launch.
You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, internal production, and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions are innovative, cost-effective, and delivered to brief and timeline.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment
Brief and manage suppliers on specifications, tooling, artwork, and technical testing
Oversee colour matching, cutter guide development, and specification approvals
Maintain accurate and timely packaging documentation (e.g., NLFs, pallet plans, component specs)
Attend production trials and first runs to ensure packaging quality and performance
Monitor and communicate project progress, risks, and key milestones
Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to ongoing packaging process improvements
CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-focused individual with a solid packaging development background and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Requirements:
Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
Strong technical knowledge of plastic and glass packaging components and processes
Confident managing multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams
Manufacturing experience is highly advantageous
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills
Interested in leading packaging development in a fast-paced, innovative environment?
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