We have a new opportunity to join The Compleat Food Group as a Group Packaging Developer, ensuring our branded and own label products have the most sustainable, innovative and commercially viable food packaging!
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
Location:
Hybrid working with regular travel to Bristol, Evesham and Ebbw Vale. Location base flexible in Midlands/ South.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
Your Duties Will Include:
* Supporting the integration of packaging throughout New Product Development process from concept through to launch
* Sharing packaging innovations with brand managers and working closely with relevant business divisions to ensure packaging is optimised
* Justify material selection to internal and external stakeholders, working across all possible food‑grade packaging materials
* Ensuring material selection is suitable for the application, with product safety and integrity as the priority
* Support packaging development for new formats, suppliers and developing new cutter guides
* Support the Process Teams in carrying out transit trials on new or redeveloped formats
* Keep up to date with competition and new packaging formats
* Packaging data management responsibility working closely with specification managers to ensure specification accuracy
* Working closely with site teams to ensure factory knowledge is developed and maintained
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Experience
* Experience in a packaging‑related role, specifying materials such as Flexible Plastic, Rigid Plastic, Carton board, Corrugate or Aluminium
* Food background desirable
* Understanding of industry bodies and compliance schemes e.g. FSC/PEFC, OPRL, Plastic Packaging Tax, EPR, WRAP etc
* Good technical background both in material technology and the requirements to launch new packaging in a business
* Experience working with retailer customers
Key Skills
* Planning, organisation and project management
* Communicating at different levels of seniority
* High attention to detail
* Identifying solutions
* Good IT skills including Excel
* Driving licence
Qualities
* A passion for the food industry
* Enthusiasm to learn and grow
Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
* 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
* Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
* Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
* EV charging points - available at selected sites
* 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
* Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
* Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
* Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
* Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
* Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
* Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
* Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
* Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
* Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
* 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
* Charity initiatives and fundraising events
* Team socials to connect and celebrate together
* Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
* New baby gift for new parents
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
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