Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc
Senior Packaging Technologist - Fixed Term Contract
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About Us
We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.
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You will deliver packaging expertise across the business, ensuring legal compliance while optimising efficiency, cost and brand impact. Leading and supporting projects across NPD, capex and cost reduction, you will provide best-fit solutions that meet sustainability, innovation and quality goals. You will create briefs, coordinate plant and transit trials, manage material issues and oversee packaging budgets, ensuring all packaging is fit for purpose and performs effectively. You will maintain compliance with internal processes and legislation, approve supplier specifications, support supplier approvals and proactively track market and technology developments to identify new opportunities.
The Right Person
- Strong experience in packaging technology, particularly flexible films and corrugate
- Solid understanding of EU food packaging legislation
- Organised and proactive project manager, able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across teams and suppliers, providing guidance and practical problem-solving support
- Comfortable analysing data, contributing to technical documentation and using digital or AI tools to enhance performance
- Collaborative mindset, ownership of deliverables
- Full UK driving licence
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- ABF Pension Scheme membership
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Private Healthcare
- Access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work:
- Free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to affordable loans and financial education
- Electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes
- Option to buy additional holidays
- Day dedicated to volunteering in your local community
- Access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts
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