Job Description
Graduate Food Packaging Technologist - Entry Level!
Location: Carlisle - Cumbria
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression and Development + Training
Are you a recent graduate passionate about innovation and sustainability in the food industry? We’re looking for a Graduate Food Packaging Technologist to join our team in a fast-paced, multi-category food manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise in packaging materials, design, and compliance — while playing a key role in ensuring our products are safely, efficiently, and sustainably packed. Over time, you’ll grow into our in-house expert on food packaging technology.
What you’ll do:
1. Support the development, testing, and implementation of new and existing packaging materials and formats across multiple product categories.
2. Work closely with suppliers to ensure packaging meets functional, quality, and regulatory standards.
3. Conduct packaging trials and performance tests to validate material suitability for processing, transport, and shelf life.
4. Assist in investigating packaging-related non-conformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
5. Maintain accurate documentation for ...