Packaging Technologist - Kendal, United Kingdom - UK Engineering Recruitment Specialists Ltd

UK Engineering Recruitment Specialists Ltd

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Kendal, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Packaging Technologist
£27,000 to £32,000 Per Annum
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm

This is a full time role based at the headquarters in Kendal. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.

What you'll be doing:

Assist the Packaging Development Technician on all aspects of Packaging development hence ensuring coordination of factory trials, creation of packaging specifications for the factory, & support to the team for product launches.
Support the artwork and packaging development process.
Communicating with relevant counter parts at copacking sites to manage artwork, documents and packaging procedures effectively.
Assist with external environmental sustainability factors affecting the packaging agenda in recommendations which will help the business to stay on track with peer group across the market.
Assist in the research for new packing design and technologies.
Assist with developing partnership with equipment and packing materials suppliers and manufacturers.
Be prepared to attend relevant Packaging and Sustainability Trade shows & relevant Expert events to stay ahead of the challenges facing the industry and planet.

What you'll need:

23 years' experience in general business administration is essential
Previous experience in packaging coordination is an advantage
Good experience using Microsoft package, in particular Excel spreadsheets
Good communications skills, written, verbal and inperson
Organisation and planning with great attention to detail
A strong sense of responsibility, curiosity and a proactive attitude
Problem solving capabilities
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines

What you'll get from the client:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

The client offer 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with additional holidays granted each year for the first 5 years, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, on-site parking, and subsidised breakfast.

Salary:
£27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits: