At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage packaging for exciting food products and support new launches.
- Company: Thriving food manufacturer in beautiful North Devon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a progressive team and collaborate across departments.
- Why this job: Take ownership of packaging and make a real impact in sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in packaging or related fields with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a successful and growing food manufacturer based in North Devon. This is a broad, hands-on position with ownership of packaging across both branded and retailer own-label products. You will manage packaging specifications, support new product launches, coordinate artwork approvals and work with suppliers to develop packaging that is compliant, commercially effective and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing packaging throughout the product lifecycle
- Creating, reviewing and maintaining packaging specifications and product data
- Supporting packaging development for new products and packaging changes
- Coordinating artwork approvals, cutter guides and printer activity
- Evaluating packaging materials for suitability, sustainability and cost
- Working with packaging suppliers to identify new and improved solutions
- Coordinating factory packaging trials and transit testing
- Maintaining palletisation and transport configuration data
- Completing Valpak and EPR reporting
- Ensuring packaging meets legal, customer and retailer requirements
- Supporting retailer own-label specifications and product launches
- Working closely with Technical, NPD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Sales and Marketing
- Identifying improvements in packaging performance, sustainability, efficiency and cost
We would like to speak with candidates who have:
- Experience in packaging, technical, specifications, NPD or food manufacturing
- Knowledge of packaging materials, specifications, artwork or product data
- Strong organisation and project-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage several projects and deadlines
- Good communication skills and confidence working across departments
- Experience with retailer own-label products, Valpak, EPR, packaging legislation or sustainability would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied packaging function and work across technical, operational, commercial and sustainability-led projects within a progressive food manufacturing business. Apply today or contact Moorland Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Packaging Technologist in Devon employer: Moorland Recruitment
Moorland Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. Located in Telford, the company provides unique opportunities for growth within the food quality sector, alongside competitive benefits and a commitment to high-quality service delivery, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
