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Packaging Technologist

Posted 12 February 2026
LocationNorthallerton
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140186
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • A full time and permanent opportunity

  • A role within a technologically driven and forward-thinking manufacturing facility.

  • Immediate Starts available

  • Progression and Development opportunities

  • A competitive basic salary

  • Company pension

  • Free onsite parking

  • Generous Holiday Entitlement

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are representing our well established and forward-thinking manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated Packaging Technologist. If you meet the job specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You Will Do:

  • Support the Packaging Manager in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of packaging legislation and technology relevant to business processes.

  • Manage new and ongoing packaging projects and timelines, both internally and externally, liaising with suppliers and customers as required.

  • Use the monthly PET and Canning packaging meetings to update on all packaging projects.

  • Facilitate and maintain an up-to-date database of packaging information, together with relevant supporting documents.

  • Request and maintain packaging specifications and all other necessary documentation relating to packaging materials.

  • Co-ordinate and manage the approval of packaging suppliers and off-site storage facilities. Carry out visits and audits if required. Training to be provided as necessary.

  • Coordinate and manage packaging analysis (including migration).

  • Active member of the HACCP team.

  • Contribute and help complete the packaging information required for customer specifications.

  • Respond to customer and internal packaging queries as required.

  • Support Quality, Technical and Production teams on day-to-day queries, as and when required. This may include supporting and troubleshooting in respect of packaging Non-Conformances.

  • Organise and attend supplier progress and performance reviews, as required.

  • Support the Packaging Co-ordinator with trials, as required.

  • Create internal trial and validation protocols for new / updated packaging, accounting for legislative requirements, and liaising with both suppliers and customers as appropriate.

  • Support the Packaging & Projects Manager in reviewing new equipment and packaging processes and developing associated test methods.

  • Maintain and update relevant internal SOPs.

  • Attend packaging first production runs, where required.

  • Carry out internal audits according to agreed schedule.

  • Always promote a culture of cooperation with regards to health and safety and lead by good example.

About You:

  • A good knowledge of packaging processes.

  • An understanding of all packaging components, manufacturing processes and performance.

  • An understanding of packaging specifications, drawings, and artworks.

  • Ability to learn new technology quickly, with a genuine desire to develop skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong organisation and communication skills

  • Ability to multitask workloads.

  • Must be a team player and demonstrate successful experience working in a cross functional team environment.

  • Good standard of written and verbal communication.

  • Friendly enthusiastic, positive nature with a ‘can do’ attitude.