Senior Packaging Technologist

1 week ago

Salford, United Kingdom AG Barr Group Full time

Job Title: Senior Packaging Technologist: Innovation

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits

Location: Middlebrook/Cumbernauld



Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.


We Are Barr - Are You?


We are about being brilliant. We are always learning. We are results driven and relationships matter to us.

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing over 1,000 people across four business units and ten UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

And we’re growing, thanks to some exciting acquisitions in recent years, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us


What we’re looking for...

We are looking for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join our R&D function and specialise in delivering Packaging Innovation activity. Reporting to the R&D Packaging Manager, this role will deliver the feasibility assessment, risk management, planning and implementation of Innovation projects from design concept through to product launch including compliance with our sustainability commitments and legal obligations. You will bring the knowledge of new designs, materials, finishes and formats, along with competitor benchmarking into the wider business, which will help build our brand strategy and growth agenda.


Your responsibilities will include...

  • Providing functional expertise to projects in our Stage & Gate process. Working with our Procurement, Production and Marketing teams to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to our brands.
  • Developing technical solutions that deliver against opportunities identified through our Innovation Strategy. As the strategy evolves, your external focus will identify packaging solutions and technologies that will be shared across our R&D and commercial teams.
  • Sitting on and contributing to business forums that drive the integrated agenda for innovation and growth.
  • Owning the specifications for new packaging materials and their application in finished products.
  • Being commercially aware and in conjunction with Purchasing and Marketing teams, identify commercially feasible solutions that deliver on the brief.


What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

  • Education to degree level or equivalent, in Packaging, Science or Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in a packaging team within a FMCG business.
  • Experience of leading and working in cross functional project teams is essential.
  • A passion for innovation, consumer experience and brand building with practical knowledge of sustainable packaging solutions.
  • A sound knowledge of packaging material manufacture, liquid filling technologies, bottle labelling, multipacking and palletisation within the drinks industry, would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and operation of GFSI, BRC, HACCP and other quality management systems is essential.
  • Ability to assess and manage technical risks, develop a trials program and put in place packaging specifications.
  • Experience in understanding consumer preference via consumer research and the ability to translate this into winning product solutions.


We are Barr - Are you?


We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.


We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;


  • 33 days holiday
  • Flexible holiday trading
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
  • Life assurance
  • Save as you earn scheme
  • Staff sales discount
  • Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
  • Pension
  • Annual salary review
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Flexible working requests


And much more




To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.


We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.


While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for Apply now


Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Latest closing date for applications is Thursday 19th September 2024

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now

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