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Role: Packaging TechnologistLocation: London (hybrid)Salary: Up to £45,000 + packageWe are partnering with a fast-growing, ambitious consumer goods business within the health and nutrition space. With strong recent growth and a clear vision to evolve into a leading D2C brand, the company is investing heavily in innovation and product experience.As part of this journey, they are hiring a Packaging Technologist to take ownership of packaging strategy across the full supply chain. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to shape packaging from the ground up and make a real commercial and operational impact.You will act as the subject matter expert for packaging, driving improvements in cost, performance, sustainability, and functionality across a diverse product portfolio.Key responsibilities:Lead end-to-end development of packaging solutions across flexible plastics, rigid formats, and fibre-based materials, ensuring performance, quality, and cost efficiencyCollaborate cross-functionally with product, brand, suppliers, and manufacturing to deliver right-first-time packaging and support successful product launchesOwn packaging trials, testing, specifications, and database management, while providing hands-on technical support to manufacturing sitesEnsure compliance with relevant regulations and drive sustainability initiatives, including recyclability improvements and packaging waste reductionIn order to be successful in the role:Proven experience as a packaging technologist/ developer role, working with flexible materials (essential)Experience in consumer goods, ideally within a food and beverage environmentCommercially minded with a focus on cost optimisation, efficiency, and end to end project management experienceDegree in Packaging, Materials Science, or similarFull permanent right to work in the UKIf this sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply now!We receive a high number of applications, if you do not hear a response within 2 weeks, please assume your profile has not been selected.