Overview
Packaging Technologist – Location: Lanarkshire (hybrid working). Salary: £45,000 (DOE - negotiable).
Here's a chance to shape packaging for premium drinks in a growing, ambitious business. We're looking for a Packaging Technologist who can turn ideas into reality, from bulk production runs to small, limited-edition releases. Most of your work will be on secondary packaging so think labels, cartons, boxes, corrugate, but you'll also support wider packaging projects where needed.
Responsibilities
* Lead packaging development on new products and brand projects
* Solve production challenges and drive efficiency improvements
* Work with suppliers on cost savings, material choices and waste reduction
* Manage artwork and labelling to keep everything legally and commercially sound
* Deliver both high-volume projects and small, bespoke premium runs
* Help push sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement
Key skills
* Experienced in packaging development (FMCG, drinks, or similar)
* Confident with secondary packaging (labels, cartons, boxes, corrugate)
* Knowledge of materials, equipment and production processes
* Compliance savvy, including international labelling standards
* Highly organised, collaborative and thrives on juggling multiple priorities
* Bonus points if you have sustainability experience
Other company benefits
* 7% pension and discretionary annual bonus
* Hybrid working, with early finish at 1pm Fridays
* Vouchers, healthcare discounts and wellbeing programme
* Career progression in a business that's performing strongly
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should confirm their eligibility in their application
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