Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

What’s in it for you?

25 days holiday + bank holidays | Company ‘ME’ day spent on YOU | Staff shop and discounts | Flexible working (1 day from home) | Bonus Scheme | Life Assurance | Purchase additional annual leave | Flexible start and finish times | Health Plan

Must Have’s

• Proven experience as a Packaging Technologist
  
  
• Strong understanding of packaging components, materials, and manufacturing processes
  
  
• Degree (or equivalent) in a science or technology-based discipline
  
  
• Confident managing packaging through design, development, and implementation stages
  
  
• Skilled in packaging testing and risk assessment
  
  Nice to have’s
  
  
• Experience within the Health & Beauty sector would be fab!
  
  
• A degree in Product Design/Materials Science/Cosmetic Science would be very advantageous!
  
  
• Experience working with Far Eastern supply base
  
  
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for packaging
  
  
• Familiarity with sustainability-focused packaging strategies
  
  
• Comfortable developing or applying new testing protocols
  
  So what will you be doing?
  
  
• Leading packaging development across multiple projects, balancing creativity, sustainability, cost and quality
  
  
• Working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to bring packaging concepts to life
  
  
• Providing technical expertise from design to mass production
  
  
• Ensuring all components are risk assessed, tested, and regulatory compliant
  
  
• Keeping up with innovations in packaging technology and sustainability
  
  
• Supporting our Packaging Sustainability Strategy
  
  
• Producing key documentation for Product Information Files
  
  Helpful extras
  
  
• Full-time, permanent role
  
  
• Based in central Cheltenham
  
  
• Work in a modern, inspiring environment!
  Fast-paced, creative team culture
  
  
• Join a global, design-led beauty brand
  
  
• Contribute to sustainable packaging solutions
  
  
• Work on exciting international projects
  
  
• Competitive salary & career progression opportunities
  
  Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!
  
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