Technical Administrator (Uttoxeter, England)
Salary: GBP32,000 - GBP35,000 per annum
Location: Uttoxeter
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
About the Role
A leading biscuit manufacturer based in Uttoxeter, producing both own‑brand and private‑label products for leading retailers and customers. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Administrator (Packaging)to join our Technical team and play a key role in supporting packaging development, compliance, innovation, and operational excellence across the business.
Working within a close‑knit technical team, you will take ownership of packaging specifications, artwork approvals, sustainability projects, and packaging improvements across a diverse product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment and wants to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead packaging projects across NPD, EPD, sustainability, value engineering, and operational improvements.
* Manage packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance for a wide range of packaging materials.
* Work with production, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve packaging issues and drive continuous improvement.
* Coordinate packaging trials, maintain compliance records, and ensure adherence to legal, retailer, customer, and BRC standards.
* Support sustainability and optimisation initiatives, including EPR submissions, PFAS tracking, and packaging data management.
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience in a Technical role within FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and project management skills in fast‑paced environments.
* Experience managing packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to work independently.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
* Experience within packaging is desirable.
* Experience within private‑label manufacturing.
* Knowledge of BRC standards and retailer codes of practice.
* Experience using Adobe Illustrator for cutter guide management and artwork review.
* Understanding of sustainability initiatives, EPR requirements, and packaging legislation.
Benefits
* Opportunity to take ownership of the packaging function within a growing business.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Exposure to exciting NPD, sustainability, and retailer‑led projects.
* Competitive salary and stable working hours with an early finish on Fridays.
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