Graduate Packaging Technologist

Graduate Packaging Technologist

I’m currently working with a fantastic FMCG manufacturing business who have over 30 years' experience developing products for well-known brands worldwide.

As part of their continued success and growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Packaging Technologist to assist the packaging team in the development of packaging and the delivery of projects to company and customer standards.

The Role:

• To design and conduct packaging trials and tests (line trials, transit trials, compatibility testing) to ensure agreed standards are met.
• To issue and manage good technical data reports including specifications and test results.
• To assist in the development of packaging using external suppliers to assure packaging and pallet designs are sufficient to deliver high quality product to our customers
• To assist with packaging maintenance projects across the business
• To assist in the approval and rejection of new suppliers and contractors
• To manage the packaging specification database
• To build and maintain good, strong and reliable relationships with key internal customers and with existing & new suppliers
• To attend regular NPD project meetings
• To assist with reviewing design briefs & comment on feasibility
• Work with the wider team to provide positive solutions to problems during new product development & during the lifecycle of the product, post launch.

The Person:

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
• Methodical and organised, attention to detail
• Strong sense of commercial awareness
• Flexible, able to prioritise workloads and capable of thriving in fast paced environments
• Strong team player
• Understanding of and passion for the health and beauty sector
• A full clean driving license would be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to join a successful global business where development is key. The role comes with a competitive salary, great benefits and flexible working hours. If you’re ready for the challenge, don’t delay in sending your application!

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