Packaging Technologist

**Company Description**
- We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's CompaniesAnd we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).- FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.- Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland? We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.- We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.- We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.- Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.**About the Role**
- We are looking for an individual with high standards and a passion for creativity and innovationMain responsibilities include:
- Providing technical support to ensure the continual improvements are made.
- Establishing packaging materials specifications.
- Advising packaging solutions for products presented
- Help develop new outer cases and pallet plan configurations
- Manage and support packaging trials going through the bakery production process
- Ensuring all systems and departments are kept up to date
- Supporting the business on short, mid, and long-term FBC developments from handover through to commercialization.
- Executing projects on a day-to-day basis within the Packaging team.
- Leveraging expertise inside and outside the organisation to deliver effective packaging development.
- Ensuring appropriate packaging formats are delivered into the market. Develop new packaging that meets category standards for Quality, Functionality, Cost
- Effectiveness, Consumer Acceptance, Stability, Regulatory Compliance, and operational feasibility.
- Organise and/or produce packaging prototypes/mock ups according to packaging brief to illustrate technical possibilities and assist in determining development directions (including physical, line, distribution, storage and shelf performance) shelf life and barrier requirements, sensory evaluation, etc)
- Ensure completion of technical Packaging documents for new products and processes for commercial scale-up, (raw materials, production line layout, finished product specifications)

You will be the key contact for your site(s) on product changes relating to packaging as well as ensuring the delivery of these changes. Traveling between sites is therefore a requirement.**What are the key ingredients for the role?**
- Degree level or equivalent experience in a Packaging / Engineering discipline.
- Systems and software knowledge to include Microsoft packages, SAP, Cape.
- Current Clean Driving Licence
- Minimum 2 years previous Packaging experience, preferably in an FMCG environment.
- Some experience of working with Printed Flexibles, Cartons, Tins, Corrugated and Thermoformed packaging components desirable.
- Knowledge of Packaging technology and processes preferable. Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven track record in maintaining good working relationships
- Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong IT skills
- Strives for high standards
- Passion for creativity and innovation
- Cultural sensitivity/flexibility
- Self-starter, self-motivating
- Appreciation of current environmental trends in packaging and OPRL rules

**Diversity Statement**
- FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcome