Packaging Technologist 📍 Location: Peterborough Permanent Are you passionate about bringing packaging innovation to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment where precision, creativity, and collaboration come together? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join an innovative team in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in packaging development to play a key role in the end-to-end execution of NPD (New Product Development) projects - from initial brief through to successful delivery. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll work on medium- to high-complexity NPD projects, collaborating closely with Packaging Coordinators, Product Managers, suppliers, and the wider NPD team. Your responsibilities will include: * Acting as the gatekeeper for Packaging NPD, ensuring all packaging activities are tracked and delivered on time and in full (OTIF) * Developing accurate and fit-for-purpose packaging component specifications, cutter guides, and manufacturing sheets. * Attending key NPD meetings and proactively identifying packaging risks or opportunities. * Managing artwork approvals and component colour matches. * Leading material and decoration testing plans, interpreting results, and proposing solutions. * Ensuring cost, quality, and sustainability targ...