At a Glance
- Tasks: Become the go-to expert in packaging, managing projects from concept to launch.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturing business with a focus on bespoke solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, 34 days leave, and a matched pension.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and travel across UK manufacturing sites.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for packaging with customer interaction and innovative problem-solving.
- Qualifications: Experience in the packaging industry and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: South Lanarkshire
Salary: £40K + £500 per month car allowance
We're recruiting for a Technical Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing business supplying bespoke solutions to a wide range of well-known brands. This is a varied role where you'll become the technical expert for the business, working closely with customers, suppliers, production and internal technical teams to deliver innovative solutions and support new product development.
The Role
- Manage projects from customer brief through to launch.
- Provide technical advice on products, materials and packaging solutions.
- Support new product introductions and packaging developments.
- Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements.
- Coordinate packaging trials and product approvals.
- Liaise with suppliers, production and technical teams.
- Support product specifications and technical documentation.
- Travel between UK manufacturing sites to support the wider business.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within the packaging industry. You'll ideally have experience working with customers, suppliers and production teams, along with a good understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000
- £500 per month taxable car allowance
- 34 days annual leave
- 5% matched pension
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Opportunity to become a recognised technical specialist within the business
The role is primarily based in South Lanarkshire, with occasional travel to another local manufacturing site and weekly travel to a second UK manufacturing site. Any overnight stays are fully expensed.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine your packaging knowledge with customer interaction and technical problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.
Technical Specialist (Packaging) in East Kilbride employer: Escape
Join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company that values creativity and collaboration, offering you the chance to shape production processes from the ground up. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll benefit from continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work culture that encourages your ideas to flourish. Located in a thriving industrial hub, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to be part of a team driving operational excellence and future growth.
