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Health & Beauty Packaging Technologist, Greater London
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
267fa6ea96f5
Job Views:
14
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
We have a truly exciting opportunity for a packaging technologist passionate about health and beauty to join an innovative, trend-setting retailer. This role will be based at our client’s vibrant Head Office, filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities; a team that puts its customers and its teams at the heart of everything they do.
Daily duties will involve working on a diverse range of products across FMCG Health & Beauty, being responsible for packaging CSR, structure, and print. With knowledge of price implications of pack changes, you will also look to improve cost prices.
Key Responsibilities
CSR:
* Own the delivery of the CSR Packaging Roadmap, and input into its continuing development.
* Be the key point of contact and lead on innovation and knowledge for the changing landscape of packaging and recycling. Attend packaging shows, conferences, CSR talks, and undertake comp shops.
* Review all new pack formats for recyclability according to OPRL standards and reduce/avoid over-packing – work with Suppliers/Buyers to improve.
Structural:
* Review and approve all pack formats for structural integrity, brand alignment, and on-shelf presence. Feedback and work with suppliers on any required amendments.
Print & Colour Management:
* Work with Designers/Design Agencies and make recommendations on achieving proposed designs across all pack formats.
* Arrange and lead pre-artwork meetings with Suppliers/Printers to onboard them with new designs/developments.
* Decide how best to colour manage each project, set standards, and review options. Attend print runs on key projects.
* Work with external printers to create proofs and colour standards where appropriate.
* Review and approve pre- and post-production samples for colour/print compliance.
Artwork:
* Check all artwork for correct layout, print specifications, FSC certification, and recycling info per latest OPRL guidance.
* Review electronic proofs sent from printers.
Other:
* Use packaging/print knowledge to suggest ways to reduce costs.
* Contribute to process improvements.
* Handle ad hoc projects as requested by the Design Manager.
What you’ll need to succeed
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a packaging technologist in retail/FMCG, preferably in the Health and Beauty sector.
* Ability to meet time-critical deadlines.
* Clear communication skills to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders.
* Proven success in packaging projects from brief to store, including CSR, structural, and print.
* Understanding of commercial implications and how packaging design can improve product costs.
* Proactive team player with results-driven attitude.
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