Packaging Technologist
7 days ago
Grimsby
Packaging Technologist North Lincolnshire | Food Manufacturing £40,000 | Full-time | Permanent Let’s Set the Record Straight. Packaging isn’t “just a box”. Not here. We’re partnering with a seriously impressive food manufacturer — the kind that doesn’t follow trends, they set them. From protein-heavy favourites to a fast-growing seafood portfolio, this business is scaling up and needs a Packaging Technologist who knows how to make packaging work harder, smarter, and better. This is a role for someone who likes to be in the action. New launches. Packaging upgrades. Cost-down projects. Sustainability challenges. Real impact. Real visibility. No hiding behind a screen. If you want a role where your decisions actually end up on shelf, keep reading. The Job (The Good Stuff) You’ll be the technical brains behind packaging across two production sites, getting stuck into: • Translating briefs into practical, production-ready packaging solutions, • Presenting packaging concepts with confidence (yes, people will listen), • Leading packaging trials, transit testing, and launch activity, • Managing artwork and print across internal systems and retailer platforms, • Owning packaging specifications, BRC compliance, and waste reporting, • Working closely with procurement to identify smart cost-saving opportunities What We’re After You’ll already have: • At least 2 years’ experience as a Packaging Technologist in food manufacturing, • The ability to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball, • Solid knowledge of own label vs branded packaging processes, • Confidence dealing with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams You’ll Do Well Here If You: • Care about getting things right first time, • Enjoy being hands-on with trials and sample prep, • Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels, • Like learning, improving, and pushing packaging forward, • Salary of £35,000 – £37,500, • Generous holiday allowance, • Life assurance (minimum 2x salary), • Genuine career development and internal progression, • Free onsite parking If you’re ready to step into a packaging role with real responsibility, real variety, and real progression — this one’s worth your time. Apply now. Let’s get your packaging on shelf.