Senior Packaging Technician

• Delivering technical work on packaging projects, managing your own time to meet project deadlines
• Carrying out packaging analysis and testing across a range of materials and formats
• Interpreting results and contributing to client reports under supervision
• Supporting the practical delivery of training courses, including demonstrations
• Responding to technical enquiries with support from senior colleagues
• Assisting with preparation of simple project quotations
• Maintaining analytical equipment, pilot plant facilities, and associated records
• Supporting good housekeeping, hygiene, and safety practices
• Working closely with colleagues across multidisciplinary teams

• A degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Food Technology, Microscopy, or a closely related discipline
• An interest or foundational knowledge of food packaging materials (e.g. plastics, paperboard, metal, glass)
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact with clients
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
• Basic IT skills and general technical literacy
• A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle
• Must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment

Knowledge of polymer science or previous experience in packaging or laboratory environments

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant