Packaging Technologist

• Packaging Development (60%): Development of packaging solutions from brief definition through to proving manufacture at scale
• Identify technologies and assess feasibility of ideas that enable new products / experiences for our consumers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain) and external suppliers to deliver projects on time and in full
• To trial, test and validate the technical specification of packaging components and solutions
• Maintain accurate specifications and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Capability & Excellence (40%): Design and deliver best practice guides, technical standards and training programmes for packaging processes
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to embed technical rigour and accelerate innovation delivery
• Identify process improvement opportunities, implement solutions and embed continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives to enhance packaging development workflows and embed continuous improvement

• Technical education – in an engineering, science or design subject
• Passion and agility for what packaging, innovation and capability experience can unlock for our business in speed
• A creative, logical and analytical mind
• Strong project management and organising experience
• Great collaboration and communication skills
• A quick learner, not afraid to take the initiative and be proactive to get things done

Experience working in a packaging role

• competitive salary and pension scheme
• annual bonus
• subsidised gym membership
• discounted staff shop
• shares
• flexible and hybrid working environment
• variety of wellbeing support including hubs, programmes and development opportunities