Packaging Technologist

at  Holland Barrett

Join our team as a Packaging Technologist and help shape the future of Holland & Barrett’s own-brand products! In line with our strategic direction, this role supports packaging development across all product categories, including VHMS, Food, Sports, and Beauty. You’ll be responsible for specifying, validating, implementing, and deploying innovative packaging solutions that meet technical, legal, quality, commercial, consumer, and sustainability standards. If you’re passionate about creating impactful, sustainable packaging and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in retail or FMCG packaging industry essential
• Extensive packaging experience, across key packaging technologies
• Results driven with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Strong communication & influencing skills
• A strong team player, adept at building effective relationships and stakeholder management
• Artwork origination and print knowledge highly desirable
• Relevant qualifications, such as Packaging Diploma from IOM3 or equivalent, desirable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing and delivering all structural packaging development across appointed category areas, inclusive of both NPD & EPD projects
• Ensuring specification compliance to all necessary regulations and standards, carrying out factory & transit trials, as required
• Responsible for tracking & reporting structural packaging project statuses
• Contribute as an active member of the packaging team, supporting wider Packaging Design & Artwork teams, as well as wider H&Bteams and external stakeholders
• Support ESG & Compliance teams with necessary submissions, as required

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Pension company contribution
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• And many more