Packaging Technologist in Llanelli

Overview

If you believe great packaging is just as important as what is inside it, this role was created just for you! We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join a major European food processor that quietly sits at the top of its game in the fresh and frozen protein world – this role is for a packaging enthusiast who is ready to take that next step and ready to make a visible impact.

Reporting into the Group Packaging Development team, take ownership of packaging applications and specifications on site, leading packaging briefs, trials and projects from concept through to approval. Explore new materials and technologies to improve shelf life, sustainability and cost efficiency, while managing validation approvals and delivering value engineering projects that balance commercial reality with customer expectations.

You’ll work cross-functionally across a number of teams, primarily acting as one of the packaging voices in NPD, operations, technical, supply chain and commercial conversations. Support the NPD team through the approval process of new products, liaise with planning to ensure packaging is ordered and delivered on time, and compile and review data to spot trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Build rock-solid partnerships with key suppliers, lead solutions for packaging challenges, produce prototypes and samples for testing, and collaborate with Group colleagues to drive more sustainable packaging across the wider business.

Happy meeting & speaking to new people? Yep, there’s loads of that here. Confidently present packaging solutions, attend meetings and respond to technical queries with clarity to customers.

Ensuring you have relevant Packaging Technology experience, solid project management skills and the organisational skills to ensure you can juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you will be a positive team member on site – building trusted relationships, communicating clearly, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

In return, you will join a business that genuinely values innovation, sustainability and career development. This is a chance to put your love for all things packaging at the heart of a business shaping the future of protein…

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of packaging applications and specifications on site, leading packaging briefs, trials and projects from concept through to approval.
• Explore new materials and technologies to improve shelf life, sustainability and cost efficiency, while managing validation approvals and delivering value engineering projects.
• Work cross-functionally with NPD, operations, technical, supply chain and commercial teams; support the NPD approval process for new products.
• Liaise with planning to ensure packaging is ordered and delivered on time, and compile/review data to spot trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build partnerships with key suppliers, lead packaging solutions, produce prototypes and samples for testing, and drive sustainable packaging across the business.
• Present packaging solutions at meetings and respond to technical queries with clarity to customers.

Qualifications

Ensuring you have relevant Packaging Technology experience, solid project management skills and the organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will be a positive team member on site, building trusted relationships, communicating clearly, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

In return, you will join a business that genuinely values innovation, sustainability and career development. This is a chance to put your love for all things packaging at the heart of a business shaping the future of protein…