About the Role
Job Title: Packaging Technologist Salary: £Competitive Salary + Attractive Benefits Location: Essex Reference: J7228 Want to own packaging innovation in a fast-growing consumer brand where your ideas can genuinely shape the future of the product experience? We’re partnering with an ambitious, high-growth business looking for a Packaging Technologist to lead packaging development across a diverse product range spanning flexible plastics, rigid formats, cartons, and corrugate. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with creativity, sustainability, and commercial thinking in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Be Doing Driving packaging innovation from concept through to launch Identifying smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions Improving packaging performance, functionality, and cost efficiency Managing packaging trials, testing, and production implementation Collaborating closely with Innovation, Technical, Supply Chain, and Creative teams Working with suppliers to introduce new materials and technologies Supporting compliance, specifications, and packaging standards What We’re Looking For Experience in Packaging Technology or Packaging Development Background within FMCG, food, consumer goods, or similar sectors Strong understanding of flexible and rigid packaging materials A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset Someone commercially aware who can balance quality, sustainability, and cost Confident managing projects and influencing cross-functional teams Why Join? Newly created role with real ownership and visibility Fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement Hybrid and flexible working Excellent employee benefits package Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact If you’re looking for a role where you can influence packaging strategy rather than simply maintain it, this could be the perfect next step. We also recruit for the following related roles: Senior Packaging Technologist Packaging Engineer Packaging Development Manager Packaging Design Manager Want to own packaging innovation in a fast-growing consumer brand where your ideas can genuinely shape the future of the product experience? We’re partnering with an ambitious, high-growth business looking for a Packaging Technologist to lead packaging development across a diverse product range spanning flexible plastics, rigid formats, cartons, and corrugate. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with creativity, sustainability, and commercial thinking in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Be Doing Driving packaging innovation from concept through to launch Identifying smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions Improving packaging performance, functionality, and cost efficiency Managing packaging trials, testing, and production implementation Collaborating closely with Innovation, Technical, Supply Chain, and Creative teams Working with suppliers to introduce new materials and technologies Supporting compliance, specifications, and packaging standards What We’re Looking For Experience in Packaging Technology or Packaging Development Background within FMCG, food, consumer goods, or similar sectors Strong understanding of flexible and rigid packaging materials A hands-on, solutions-focused mindset Someone commercially aware who can balance quality, sustainability, and cost Confident managing projects and influencing cross-functional teams Why Join? Newly created role with real ownership and visibility Fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed Strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement Hybrid and flexible working Excellent employee benefits package Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact If you’re looking for a role where you can influence packaging strategy rather than simply maintain it, this could be the perfect next step. We also recruit for the following related roles: Senior Packaging Technologist Packaging Engineer Packaging Development Manager Packaging Design Manager