Product Technologist - Tin & Packaging Safety

Designprintdigital; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging design company in Bournemouth seeks a Product Technologist to manage tin packaging specifications, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires a background in product safety within the FMCG sector and strong attention to detail. This position offers up to £35,000 per annum and includes opportunities for further development and training.

Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Further Development & Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in product safety, quality assurance, or technical compliance within FMCG.
• Background in packaging, consumer goods, toy industry, or electronics.
• Ability to interpret regulations and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review tin specifications and technical product documentation.
• Conduct product risk assessments for tins with electronics or moving parts.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific safety standards.

Skills

Product safety

Quality assurance

Technical compliance

Attention to detail

Written communication

Process-driven mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a Product Technologist to focus on tin packaging specification, product safety and compliance. This is a key role working closely with suppliers, the Technical Manager, internal teams and global customers to ensure all products are safe, compliant, and manufactured to the highest quality standards.

Our Promise

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance.

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Product Technologist - Tin & Packaging Safety

• Up to £35,000 pa, dependent on experience
• Ringwood, Poole, Bournemouth
• Company Pension Plan
• Further Development & Training Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and review tin specifications and technical product documentation
• Conducting product risk assessments, particularly for tins containing electronics, moving parts or decorative mechanisms
• Ensuring products meet relevant country-specific safety standards, including toy and electrical compliance
• Managing the quality control and product inspection processes
• Maintaining and updating internal compliance records and technical files

Key Skills:

• Background working in product safety / quality assurance / technical compliance within an FMCG company
• Ideally from packaging, consumer goods, toy, electronics accessory, or craft gifting industry
• High levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and documentation abilities
• Process-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and with a team
• Able to interpret regulations, standards and technical documentation
• Experience working within a BRC business would be highly beneficial

Our Client

Our client is a leading designing and supplier of bespoke, innovative, and high-quality packaging for major brands and retailers worldwide. They specialise in creating and designing unique packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and brand identify, largely within the food manufacturing and retail space. Their focus on providing exceptional designs has seen the business win some impressive contracts and go from strength to strength. Due to this recent growth, they are searching for a Product Technologist to join this dynamic business and help streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.

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