Location : Tiverton, Devon Department : Purchasing & Packaging Hours : 37.5 Contract Type: Permanent About Us: Creightons Plc is a leader in the creation of high-quality personal care and beauty products. With a diverse portfolio, including owned brands, private label supply, and contract manufacturing, we partner with top-tier retailers across the UK and internationally. Our reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and trendsetting product development sets us apart in the fast-paced beauty industry. About the Role: We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our fast-paced manufacturing team in Tiverton, Devon, supporting own-brand and private label NPD from concept to launch. You'll take the lead on packaging development for mid to high complexity projects ensuring packaging is robust, cost-effective, and delivered on time. Working closely with suppliers, production, and NPD teams, you’ll manage specifications, colour matching, artwork, testing and launch execution across materials including plastics and glass. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment. Brief and manage suppliers on component specs, tooling, artwork, and testing. Coordinate colour matching, cutter guides, and spec approval. Ensure accurate and timely documentation (NLFs, pallet plans, specs). Attend production trials and first production runs to ensure packaging quality. Track and communicate project progress, risks and priorities clearly. Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in packaging development, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing. Strong knowledge of plastic and glass components and related production processes. Confidence managing multiple projects and working cross-functionally. Hands-on, detail-focused and solutions-oriented approach. Manufacturing experience is an advantage. A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment. Why Join Us?: You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team bringing a wide variety of retailer and branded products to life. With strong exposure to strategic projects and line trials, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical packaging skills in a business that values quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. Competitive Salary & Benefits: We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Our standard benefits include Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Platform to name a few. Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged. Career Growth: Take advantage of clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities. Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community, and industry. REF-222530