Junior Packaging Technologist – Beauty Industry
Up to £32,000
Gloucestershire
Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for packaging, innovation and sustainability? A leading beauty and personal care brand is currently seeking a Junior Packaging Technologist to join their dynamic team based in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the fast-paced world of beauty product development. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to a wide variety of packaging projects – from year-round core ranges to seasonal gifting collections.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the development, testing and implementation of packaging solutions for new beauty products.
* Support packaging-related elements of NPD projects from concept through to launch.
* Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners, including those overseas, to ensure packaging is production-ready.
* Contribute to packaging sustainability initiatives in line with business goals.
* Help maintain packaging documentation, including technical specifications and testing reports.
* Participate in cost-saving and packaging optimisation projects.
* Attend regular cross-functional meetings and support project teams with technical insight.
Key Requirements:
* A degree (or equivalent) in Packaging, Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical discipline.
* Previous experience in packaging development (placement or post-grad) is a plus, but not essential.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on, proactive approach.
* Strong communication skills – able to work effectively with internal teams and global suppliers.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.