Packaging Technologist

Jelly Technical ·jellytechnical.com

Location Leek, Staffordshire, England
Salary GBP 40,000 - 45,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Packaging Technologist

Up to £45,000

Leek

Monday to Friday – Days

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well established food manufacturer in Leek for an experienced Packaging Technologist to support the Technical Team. This technically driven role, driving innovation, packaging sustainability and continuous improvements. This is a highly instrumental role ensuring packaging is compliant, cost effective and offers smooth efficient production capability.

The Packaging Technologist role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and team focused technical team, within a high standard food production operation.

As a Packaging Technologist your key responsibilities will include:

  • Work with internal (NPD, Technical & production) and external teams (suppliers).
  • Collaborate with NPD Team to develop and trial new packaging formats.
  • Work with production to ensure a smooth manufacturing process and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Offer support across internal teams to optimise process flow.
  • Improve existing packaging to increase performance, commercial impact and reduce waste.
  • Drive sustainability to increase the recyclable nature of packaging and highlight areas to reduce materials use.
  • Ensure packaging meets both regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Manage and maintain internal and external specifications and documentation.
  • Work with suppliers for new materials trials and approval.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experienced in a technical role with a strong focus on packaging.
  • A background working in food or FMCG manufacturing.
  • Established within your career and with the capability to take ownership across the packaging function.
  • Strong understanding of food safety legislation and retailer/customer standards.
  • Strong commercial capability and with a focus on costing.
  • A collaborative and team orientated mind set.
  • Confident communicator with a friendly, practical and solutions-focused approach.

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.

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Who is hiring for the Packaging Technologist role?
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Where is the Packaging Technologist job located?
The Packaging Technologist role with Jelly Technical is based in Leek, GB.
What does the Packaging Technologist role pay?
Jelly Technical lists the Packaging Technologist role at GBP 40,000–45,000 per year.
Is the Packaging Technologist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Jelly Technical.
What experience level is the Packaging Technologist role?
The Packaging Technologist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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