Job Description
Packaging Technologist
North Lincolnshire | Food Manufacturing
£40,000 | Full-time | Permanent
Let’s Set the Record Straight.
Packaging isn’t “just a box”. Not here.
We’re partnering with a seriously impressive food manufacturer — the kind that doesn’t follow trends, they set them. From protein-heavy favourites to a fast-growing seafood portfolio, this business is scaling up and needs a Packaging Technologist who knows how to make packaging work harder, smarter, and better.
This is a role for someone who likes to be in the action. New launches. Packaging upgrades. Cost-down projects. Sustainability challenges. Real impact. Real visibility. No hiding behind a screen.
If you want a role where your decisions actually end up on shelf, keep reading.
The Job (The Good Stuff)
You’ll be the technical brains behind packaging across two production sites, getting stuck into:
* Translating briefs into practical, production-ready packaging solutions
* Presenting packaging concepts with confidence (yes, people will listen)
* Leading packaging trials, transit testing, and launch activity
* Managing artwork and print across internal systems and retailer platforms
* Owning packaging specifications, BRC compliance, and waste reporting
* Working closely with procurement to identify smart cost-saving opportunities
* Acting as the go-to packaging expert for operations, NPD, and suppliers
Hands-on. Fast-moving. Proper packaging work.
What We’re After
You’ll already have:
* At least 2 years’ experience as a Packaging Technologist in food manufacturing
* The ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
* Solid knowledge of own label vs branded packaging processes
* Confidence dealing with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites
If you’re organised, curious, and technically strong — you’ll fit right in.
You’ll Do Well Here If You:
* Care about getting things right first time
* Enjoy being hands-on with trials and sample prep
* Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels
* Like learning, improving, and pushing packaging forward
* Want to be known as the packaging person, not just “part of the team”
What’s In It For You?
* Salary of £35,000 – £37,500
* Generous holiday allowance
* Life assurance (minimum 2x salary)
* Genuine career development and internal progression
* Free onsite parking
* Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Sound Like Your Kind of Role?
If you’re ready to step into a packaging role with real responsibility, real variety, and real progression — this one’s worth your time.
Apply now. Let’s get your packaging on shelf.