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Packaging Technologist

Employer
Unilever
Location
Merseyside, Prenton
Salary
£24665 - £32000 per annum + bonus & holidays
Closing date
23 Sep 2019

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Sector
Scientific
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client Leading Global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Knorr, Persil & Magnum are currently looking for a Packaging Technologist based at their prestigious facility in Port Sunlight Research & Development. This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 6 months, with possibility of extension, working a 37.5 hour week. This role is paying up to £32,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

The job holder will have the chance to collaborate with and guide multi-disciplinary teams and external partners in order to create value and meet consumer. Also, he/she will have the chance to grow further and be supported by various training initiatives both inside and outside Packaging.

Main accountabilities:

  • Lead packaging testing activities, define and organise trials, understand and interpret results, make recommendations and build robust specifications.
  • Manage Artwork approvals for packaging components in Blue System.
  • Develop secondary packaging and pallet plans, ensuring efficiency and quality in transit
  • Define and write technical specifications for both primary and secondary packaging.
  • Transfer the accurate packaging specifications into the spec systems with guidance.
  • Leading packaging development activities on new variant/brand projects such as providing technical guidance to suppliers, marketing and component & colour qualification
  • Work and communicate effectively with different departments and suppliers to deliver against the project network timings and identify and manage risks.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science related areas (Recent graduate considered)
  • 1-2 years relevant experience in packaging development
  • Understand different packaging format (bottle, cap, jar…) and its manufacturing process
  • Familiar with lab testing for different packaging formats
  • Understand technical drawings and experienced of AW approvals
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex engineering and design principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions.
  • Possibility of minimal travel to Europe may be required

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

Company info
Mini-site
Unilever
Location
Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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