Kendamil (Kendal Nutricare)
Packaging Technologist
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Job Title: Packaging Technologist
Location: UK (remote)
Full time
About Us
Kendamil is one of the world’s fastest-growing infant nutrition brands, trusted by parents in 50+ countries and proudly made in the UK. From our home in the Lake District, we are taking British-made infant nutrition to families across the globe. Our award-winning products are stocked by major retailers including Target, Walmart, Boots, and Tesco, and with ambitious international expansion and exciting new product categories ahead, this is a fantastic time to join us.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Packaging Development Technologist to join our fast-growing team and help shape the packaging behind one of the world’s most exciting infant nutrition brands. This is more than a packaging coordination role — you’ll have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality, supporting new packaging concepts, artwork, formats, and innovations from development through to launch.
Working closely with our Packaging Development team and wider R&D team, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and co-packers to develop packaging that is innovative, practical, compliant, and increasingly sustainable. From exploring new materials and technologies to supporting factory trials and global product launches, you’ll play a hands-on role in developing the packaging behind our award-winning infant milks and cereals, enjoyed by families around the world. If you’re curious about packaging, passionate about innovation, and want to see your work make a real-world impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow with Kendamil.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the R&D team across all aspects of packaging development and implementation.
- Coordinating and supporting factory trials, ensuring packaging is successfully tested and ready for production.
- Creating and maintaining packaging specifications and documentation for manufacturing sites.
- Supporting the artwork development and approval process, ensuring information is accurate and delivered on time.
- Working with co-packing partners to coordinate artwork, documentation, and packaging procedures.
- Supporting the business in understanding and responding to packaging sustainability requirements and environmental developments.
- Researching new packaging technologies, materials, and design solutions that could support Kendamil’s future growth.
- Building strong relationships with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and other external partners.
- Supporting packaging projects from development through to launch, working collaboratively with multiple teams.
- Attending relevant packaging, sustainability, and industry events and trade shows, helping us stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges.
- Contributing ideas and solutions that improve packaging performance, sustainability, and efficiency.
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Qualification and Experience
- Previous experience in packaging coordination, packaging development, or a similar role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and time-management skills.
- A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and solutions-focused mindset.
- Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Curious, organized, and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in packaging, product development, innovation, and sustainability.
What We Offer
- Work on globally distributed products sold across 50+ countries.
- Develop packaging for an award-winning infant nutrition portfolio.
- Be involved in innovation, from new materials and technologies to new packaging formats.
- Contribute to our sustainability agenda and the future of responsible packaging.
- Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and international partners.
- Grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious, and expanding business.
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