Packaging Technologist in Coventry

Packaging Technologist\\n Location: Coventry\\n Salary: £35,000\\n Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Day Shift)\\n\\nWe are seeking an innovative and detail-driven Packaging Technologist to join our team in Coventry. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about packaging development, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets performance, regulatory, and customer requirements while supporting new product development projects.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\nManage relationships with design houses to develop good practice, improve printing processes and reprographics quality, brief artworks, create and maintain cutter guides, coordinate packaging redesigns for current SKUs, and manage new film changeovers.\\nSupport the NPD process to bring new products to market, including trials, transit support, and managing timelines for packaging printing (FTP) and site introduction.\\nSupport day-to-day packaging issues on site, working closely with QA and Operations.\\nDevelop an understanding of packaging products to improve operational line efficiency and product performance.\\nEnsure all existing packaging is fit for purpose, compliant with technical and legal requirements, and maintain specifications electronically for access.\\nDeliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects.\\nBuild and maintain supplier relationships to increase packaging knowledge, track industry trends, competitor activity, and drive innovation.About You\\n\\nDegree qualified (ideally in Packaging, Food Technology, or a related field)\\nPackaging qualification is a strong advantage\\nPrevious experience as a Packaging Technologist or similar technical packaging role\\nExperience in food manufacturing environments highly desirable\\nStrong understanding of packaging materials (plastics, paper, board, films, etc.)\\nKnowledge of packaging regulations, performance testing, and NPD processes\\nExcellent problem-solving skills with strong technical awareness\\nAbility to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines\\nStrong communication and collaboration skills\\nAttention to detail and proactive approach to continuous improvementWhat We Offer\\n\\n£35,000 salary\\nStable day-shift hours for excellent work-life balance (8:30am-5pm)\\nOpportunity to influence packaging innovation and sustainability\\nCareer development and training opportunities\\nFriendly, supportive team environment within a growing business