The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: * A full time and permanent opportunity * A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility. * Immediate Starts available * Progression and Development opportunities * A competitive basic salary * Company pension * Free onsite parking * Generous Holiday Entitlement MTrec’s New Client Opportunity: MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response! The Job You Will Do: * Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes. * Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required. * Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects. * Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents. * Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials. * Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary. * Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration). * Active member of the HACCP team. * Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications. * Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required. * Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non-Conformances. * Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required. * Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required. * Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate. * Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods. * Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs. * Attend packaging first production runs, where required. * Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule. * Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example. About You: A good knowledge of packaging processes. An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance. An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks. Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to multitask workloads. Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment. Good standard of written and verbal communication. Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude