Packaging Technologist

Hilton Foods Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company based in Grimsby is seeking a Packaging Technologist. The role involves managing packaging development projects, providing hands-on support for packaging issues, and working closely with various teams to ensure efficient product launches. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and flexibility to travel. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, ensuring support for your development within the company.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Share save scheme

Free onsite parking

Strong development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a Packaging Technologist in the food industry.
• Flexible with working hours and willing to travel between sites.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging development and change projects.
• Select suitable packaging solutions for new product briefs.
• Generate accurate packaging costings for NPD and commercial briefs.
• Support cross-functional teams for on-time product launches.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Packaging Technologist Grimsby role available with Hilton Food Group, a leading FMCG business with strong heritage in meat and a market-leading position in seafood. This vacancy is advertised via the Meatex Jobs Board and is based at the Grimsby site on Estate Road, supporting innovation, NPD and operational excellence.

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage packaging development and change projects across new product development, continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. From day one, you will work closely with Development Chefs, NPD, Process Technologists, Commercial and Operations teams to ensure packaging is fit for purpose, retailer-compliant and delivered on time. You will play a key role in supporting innovation and operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Select suitable packaging solutions for new product briefs in line with retailer requirements
• Generate accurate packaging costings for NPD and commercial briefs
• Present packaging concepts to customers when required
• Support cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, on-time product launches
• Attend packaging trials and complete travel tests where necessary
• Contribute to factory packaging specifications
• Complete sample requests, including merchandising builds
• Generate cutter guides to support artwork development
• Manage artwork processes for own label and branded products using Foods Connected and retailer platforms
• Attend print runs where required
• Supply accurate packaging data for retailer specification documentation
• Input packaging waste data onto retailer platforms
• Support group procurement with trials linked to cost-saving initiatives
• Provide hands-on support to operations on day-to-day packaging issues

What You’ll Bring

You bring at least two years’ experience as a Packaging Technologist within the food industry, alongside strong organisational and project management skills. In addition, you can work cross-functionally, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to different retailer systems and processes. Experience within fish manufacturing and packing is beneficial. You are flexible with working hours, able to travel between sites, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Pay, hours and location

This is a permanent role based in Grimsby (Estate Road), with flexibility required to support multiple sites.

• Salary: Competitive / negotiable depending on experience
• Working pattern: Primarily weekday based, with flexibility for early, late or weekend work when required

Benefits

Benefits include a competitive holiday allowance, life assurance (minimum two times salary), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, share save scheme, free onsite parking and strong opportunities for development and internal promotion.