Job Description
Technical Administrator (Packaging)
Location: Uttoxeter£35,000 + Package + Progression + Full Autonomy
Working Hours:Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pmFriday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
About the Role
A leading 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 Technical Administrator (Packaging) 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 food manufacturing environment and wants to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead packaging projects across NPD, EPD, sustainability, value engineering, and operational improvements.
* Manage packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance for a wide range of packaging materials.
* Work with production, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve packaging issues and drive continuous improvement.
* Coordinate packaging trials, maintain compliance records, and ensure adherence to legal, retailer, customer, and BRC standards.
* Support sustainability and optimisation initiatives, including EPR submissions, PFAS tracking, and packaging data management.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Experience in a Technical role within FMCG or food manufacturing.
* Strong organisational, problem-solving, and project management skills in fast-paced environments.
* Experience managing packaging specifications, artwork approvals, and compliance processes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to work independently.
* Strong Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
Desirable
* Experience within packaging is desireable
* 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.
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!
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