Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

Major Recruitment Coventry
Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

Location:Coventry (Site-Based)
Salary: Up to 35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Industry: Food Industry / FMCG
Travel: Occasional travel between sites

About the Role

We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry. This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Artwork

• Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice

• Improve print processes and reprographics quality

• Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns

• Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs

NPD Support

• Support packaging development for new product launches

• Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards

• Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site

Operational & Technical Support

• Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations

• Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified

Cost & Innovation

• Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects

• Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations

Decision-Making & Scope

You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings.
Scope: Local (UK/I)

Typical Challenges

• Resolving packaging quality issues

• Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies

• Meeting tight artwork timelines

• Cost reduction without compromising quality

• Ensuring legal compliance

• Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs

Working Relationships

Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR
External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP)

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal)

• Strong artwork/print development and project management skills

• A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills

• Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to 35,000 (fixed budget)

• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

• Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange)

• Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation)

• Retail discount scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme

• Long Service Awards

• GEM Awards – Employee Recognition Programme

• Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment)

• 4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment)

Apply Today

If you’re ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to (url removed)

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