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Packaging Technologist

2 months ago

Redditch Worcestershire, United Kingdom DCS Group (UK) Ltd Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Technologist / Packaging Specialist to support packaging development projects across various Cosmetics and Toiletries brands. You will act as the lead packaging expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Product Development, Purchasing, and Production, while ensuring compliance with market regulations.

This is a hands-on role, requiring someone with excellent technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage packaging projects from concept to commercialisation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, a great communicator, and capable of maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the packaging development of new product innovations and renovations for key customer accounts, ensuring market compliance and on-time delivery.
  • Risk assess packaging components throughout the development process and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure accurate packaging specifications and successful line trials.
  • Keep up to date with evolving environmental packaging legislation and adjust processes as necessary.
  • Manage packaging testing protocols, print proofs, and ensure product compliance with regulations.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements within the packaging work stream.
  • Provide technical guidance to production teams, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM/Scientific-related discipline, such as Packaging Design, Cosmetic Science, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Strong technical background in packaging, with knowledge of different pack formats and their benefits and risks.
  • Experience in packaging development, artwork review, and packaging testing.
  • Knowledge of blow-mould, Masterbatch, and print/proofs is desirable.
  • Previous experience in cosmetics or healthcare products is preferred.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Why DCS Group?

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, and life cover.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to work with some of the world’s leading brands in a growing company.

Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest brands?

DCS Group is the UK’s leading Distributor, Manufacturer, and Exporter of Health, Beauty, and Household products. As the uniquely appointed representatives for Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, PZ Cussons, SC Johnson, to name a few, DCS has unrivalled multi-channel insight and category expertise. Our latest exciting plans to develop and grow our new Food distribution business have seen major brands such as Whitworths and Danone joining forces with DCS.

DCS Group is passionate and proud about all that we do, the customers we serve, and our people. Operating out of two amazing sites, we have the 26-acre Banbury Head Office and warehousing facilities as well as our new state-of-the-art Health and Beauty manufacturing facility occupying 100,000 sq. ft based in Redditch.

As a family-owned business, we are very proud of our ethos, our people, and 30 years of successive growth. We offer a very special opportunity of being able to join a welcoming, dynamic, fun place to work, and to work directly with the world’s biggest FMCG power brands.

There’s no place quite like DCS Group and we’re proud of that, which is all down to the people who work here. If you want to be part of our expanding company which offers exciting opportunities for career progression, we would love to hear from you

If you’re a motivated packaging expert ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you