Hilton Foods UK
Packaging Technologist
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Packaging Technologist
Packaging Technologist Grimsby, Estate Road Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Ready to take your packaging career to the next level? We're looking for a driven and detail-focused Packaging Technologist to join our innovative and fast-paced team in Grimsby. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy turning ideas into high-quality, consumer-ready products, this could be your next move.
About Us We put our people at the heart of everything we do. With deep expertise across multiple food categories, we are known for delivering quality, innovation, and products that truly meet consumer needs. From our roots in meat to becoming a global leader in seafood, we continue to invest in cutting-edge technology, driving efficiency and creating market-leading solutions.
The Role As a Packaging Technologist, you'll play a key role in delivering new product launches and packaging improvements. Working closely with Development Chefs, NPD, Process, Commercial, and Operations teams, you'll ensure packaging is not only fit for purpose but also aligned with customer expectations and business goals. You'll take ownership of packaging projects from concept through to launch-balancing creativity, technical knowledge, and commercial awareness.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Selecting and developing packaging solutions for new product briefs
- Managing packaging change projects, artwork updates, and cost-saving initiatives
- Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and to specification
- Presenting packaging concepts to customers where required
- Supporting factory operations with day-to-day packaging challenges
- Coordinating artwork processes across retailer and brand platforms
- Attending trials, print runs, and conducting travel tests
- Producing cutter guides and maintaining accurate packaging specifications
- Supporting sustainability and waste data reporting on retailer platforms
What We're Looking For
- Substantial experience as a Packaging Technologist within the food industry
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Experience working cross-functionally to deliver results
- Knowledge of retailer requirements, own label vs branded processes
- Ideally, experience within seafood or fish manufacturing
- Flexible approach to working hours and multi-site collaboration
- Full UK driving licence
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What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance Life assurance Career development and internal progression opportunities Share Save scheme Free on-site parking Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Why Join Us? This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to be part of a business that values innovation, invests in its people, and is constantly evolving. You'll be empowered to make an impact, grow your skills, and contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world.
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