Packaging Technologist
Location: Coventry
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000
Employment type: Permanent | Mon - Fri
Responsibilities
* Lead packaging development projects end-to-end, collaborating with design agencies to deliver best-in‑class artwork, reprographics, and print quality
* Drive continuous improvement in printing processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and brand excellence across all SKUs
* Manage artwork briefs, cutter guides, and packaging specifications, while coordinating seamless redesigns and film changeovers
* Partner with NPD teams to bring new products to market, supporting trials, transit testing, and on‑site implementation
* Act as the go‑to technical expert for packaging on‑site, troubleshooting issues and supporting QA and operations teams
* Analyse packaging performance to enhance line efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product protection and shelf appeal
* Ensure all packaging meets regulatory, legal, and technical compliance, with accurate digital specification management
* Deliver cost optimisation and sustainability initiatives, including material rationalisation and supplier‑driven innovation
Qualifications
* Experience in a packaging technologist or packaging development role within FMCG or manufacturing
* Strong knowledge of packaging materials, print processes, and reprographics
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑moving environment
* Commercial awareness with experience delivering cost‑saving or efficiency improvement initiatives
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
* Own transport
* Full UK working rights. No sponsorship or visas available
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