Packaging Technologist in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Job Title: Packaging Technologist

Location: UK (remote)

Full time

About Us

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.

Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No. 1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

About the role

We’re looking for a Packaging Development Technologist to join our fast-growing team and help shape the packaging behind one of the world’s most exciting infant nutrition brands.

This is more than a packaging coordination role — you’ll have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality, supporting new packaging concepts, artwork, formats and innovations from development through to launch.

Working closely with our Packaging Development team and wider R&D team, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers and co-packers to develop packaging that is innovative, practical, compliant and increasingly sustainable.

From exploring new materials and technologies to supporting factory trials and global product launches, you’ll play a hands-on role in developing the packaging behind our award-winning infant milks and cereals, enjoyed by families around the world.

If you’re curious about packaging, passionate about innovation and want to see your work make a real-world impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow with Kendamil.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the R&D team across all aspects of packaging development and implementation.
• Coordinating and supporting factory trials, ensuring packaging is successfully tested and ready for production.
• Creating and maintaining packaging specifications and documentation for manufacturing sites.
• Supporting the artwork development and approval process, ensuring information is accurate and delivered on time.
• Working with co-packing partners to coordinate artwork, documentation and packaging procedures.
• Supporting the business in understanding and responding to packaging sustainability requirements and environmental developments.
• Researching new packaging technologies, materials and design solutions that could support Kendamil’s future growth.
• Building strong relationships with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers and other external partners.
• Supporting packaging projects from development through to launch, working collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Attending relevant packaging, sustainability and industry events and trade shows, helping us stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges.
• Contributing ideas and solutions that improve packaging performance, sustainability and efficiency.

Qualification and experience:

• Previous experience in packaging coordination, packaging development or a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong planning and time-management skills.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and solutions-focused mindset.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Curious, organised and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in packaging, product development, innovation and sustainability.

What We Offer

• Work on globally distributed products sold across 50+ countries.
• Develop packaging for an award-winning infant nutrition portfolio.
• Be involved in innovation, from new materials and technologies to new packaging formats.
• Contribute to our sustainability agenda and the future of responsible packaging.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers and international partners.
• Grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious and expanding business.