Junior Packaging Technologist (Leeds)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Packaging Technologist to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a passion for packaging, materials science, or product development, and provides the opportunity to work on innovative packaging solutions that support product quality, sustainability, cost-efficiency, and brand identity. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the development and testing of new packaging concepts and materials for existing and new products. Support line trials, material evaluations, and compatibility testing across packaging formats (e.g., primary, secondary, tertiary). Work with suppliers to gather technical specifications and samples, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. Help maintain packaging specifications, technical drawings, and documentation in line with company procedures. Collaborate with internal teams such as Production, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure packaging feasibility and alignment. Contribute to packaging sustainability initiatives, including material reduction and recyclability improvements. Support troubleshooting of packaging-related issues in production or in-market. Keep up to date with packaging trends, materials, technologies, and regulatory requirements.