Packaging Technologist - FMCG! Location: Uttoxeter Competitive Salary Package Progression Full Autonomy Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm About the Role We are a growing biscuit manufacturer based in Uttoxeter, producing both own-brand and private-label products for leading retailers and customers. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Packaging Technologist to join our Technical team and play a key role in supporting packaging development, compliance, innovation, and operational excellence across the business. Working within a close-knit technical team, you will take ownership of packaging specifications, artwork approvals, sustainability projects, and packaging improvements across a diverse product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced FMCG environment and wants to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business. Key Responsibilities Lead packaging activity across New Product Development (NPD), Existing Product Development (EPD), sustainability, value engineering, and operational projects. Manage packaging systems and specifications across a wide portfolio of live products. Work closely with production teams, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve packaging issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Manage specifications for cartons, films, labels, adhesives, ribbons, and other packaging materials. Support artwork approval processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, barcode integration, cutter guide alignment, and date coding requirements are met. Review and update cutter guides using Adobe Illustrator in line with retailer and customer requirements. Coordinate packaging trials and validate packaging performance within operational and transit environments. Ensure packaging materials comply with legal, retailer, customer, and BRC requirements. Support retailer packaging initiatives and optimisation programmes. Maintain accurate packaging data, retailer portals, compliance records, and non-conformance reporting systems. Support sustainability projects including EPR submissions, PFAS tracking, and packaging improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, Production, QA, and Technical teams to deliver commercially viable packaging solutions. Provide packaging support across manufacturing operations when required. Participate in supplier and customer meetings and site visits where necessary. Skills & Experience Required Essential Previous experience in a packaging-focused role within FMCG or food manufacturing. Experience working with retailer packaging specifications and requirements. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience managing packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance processes. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects. Desirable Experience within private-label manufacturing. Knowledge of BRC standards and retailer codes of practice. Experience using Adobe Illustrator for cutter guide management and artwork review. Understanding of sustainability initiatives, EPR requirements, and packaging legislation. Personal Attributes Proactive and enthusiastic approach. Excellent attention to detail. Strong relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external suppliers. Comfortable working within a small team environment. Flexible, adaptable, and hands-on attitude. Able to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to changing business demands. What We Offer Opportunity to take ownership of the packaging function within a growing business. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Exposure to exciting NPD, sustainability, and retailer-led projects. Competitive salary and stable working hours with an early finish on Fridays. If this role is of interest, please apply with your updated CV and a member of our team will get in touch! talentsolutionsbis