Packaging Technologist

4 days ago

Craigavon, United Kingdom Pilgrim’s Europe Full time

**My job**

Packaging Technologist - Roaming role across NI & GB (On site, Mon-Fri)

We’re looking for Packaging Technologist to join our Packaging team

You’ll be responsible for the development, trialling, and implementation of packaging solutions to meet company, category, and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do
- Conduct packaging trials, testing, and validation to ensure materials are fit for purpose
- Nurture and support the introduction of new packaging into manufacturing sites, ensuring compatibility with machinery and processes
- Collaborate with suppliers to explore and investigate packaging innovation and sustainable packaging solutions
- Work within cross-functional teams across Pilgrims Europe, including I&D, Process Development, Procurement, Finance and Operations
- Respond to packaging-related technical issues, working with site teams and suppliers to deliver timely solutions
- Ensure packaging complies with industry standards and customer requirements
- Identify cost-effective packaging alternatives and support procurement in cost engineering initiatives
- Support data capture and reporting for sustainability and compliance initiatives

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

- Honours Degree and/or: PIABC Certificate and/or Diploma in Packaging - or equivalent
- Experience in R&D, NPD, or Manufacturing
- A demonstrable knowledge of packaging and packing processes.
- Effective team player and communicator
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Flexibility to travel
- Full UK driving licence

✨ Desirable:

- Experience in launching food packaging, preferably in Pork/Poultry/Meals/Snacking
- Qualification in Packaging Technology, Product Design, or Food Technology
- Familiarity with material testing techniques

customer-facing experience

**The company**

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

**What we'll bring to the table**

**Competitive Salary**

**Competitive Holiday Entitlement**

**Pension Contribution**

**Family Friendly Policies**

**Learning and Development Opportunities**

**Life Assurance**

**People matter**

**Our values**

**Determination**

**Simplicity**

**Availability**

**Humility**

**Discipline**

**Sincerity**

**Ownership

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