Senior Packaging Technologist

4 months ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time

Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment we continue to partner with a global food manufacturer who supply a vast range of food products to UK retailer and Food Service outlets. The business has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join their UK innovation team at their site in Leicestershire.

**On offer**:

- Salary is circa £50,000 + bonus
- Working Mon - Fri with 2 days WFH
- 33 days holiday
- Enhanced company pension
- Medical scheme
- Excellent career development opportunities

The role of a Packaging Technologist involves taking lead of the technical aspects of packaging development. Reporting to Head of NPD and Innovation, the Senior Packaging Technologist plays a crucial role in the entire life cycle of packaging, from sourcing, designing and development of packaging with a focus on responsding to new packging briefs;
- Key accountabilities;_
- Leading all packaging projects
- Drive sustainability agenda across all packaging
- Assure adherence of packaging products to predefined requirements and specification.
- Produce prototypes for the purpose of evaluating diverse materials and design options.
- Work cross functionally with Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Suppliers, facilitating seamless project delivery aligned with key business objectives.
- Work closely with suppliers to identify packaging solutions and recognise opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality standards.
- Conduct packaging trials to assess suitability and evaluate performance across diverse conditions.
- Oversee artwork development throughout the organisation), engaging with graphic designers (both internal and external) to ensure accurate artwork creation.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advancements in the packaging field.
- Packaging Development experience with a strong understanding of packaging components, supplier and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Be organised and be able to manage multiple projects
- Proactive and creative approach to problem solving
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines
- Sound understanding and experience of financial / cost management

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to Commute:

- Leicester (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Leicester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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