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About The Role:

We are working with an extremely innovative and ambitious world leading manufacturer of vitamins and supplements, a true Lincolnshire success story.

They are currently looking for an additional Packaging Technologist to support their growth.

If you’re an upbeat and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll work in state of the art facilities and play a vital role in driving innovation in sustainable and high-quality packaging for vitamin and supplements being delivered to over 50 countries.

You will be responsible for developing new packaging concepts that align with global recycling trends and sustainability initiatives.

This approach has helped our client to become a multi-award winning business, positioning them as the one of the best supplement manufacturers in the UK.

As a Packaging Technologist you’ll be key in continuously refining packaging processes to enhance efficiency and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:



Develop & Innovate – Design and refine packaging solutions to meet sustainability and quality standards.

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Supplier Collaboration – Work closely with suppliers to select materials that ensure functionality, safety, and integrity.

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Process Improvement – Implement new and refined packaging processes to optimise production.

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Quality Control & Compliance – Ensure packaging meets regulatory, safety, and food manufacturing requirements.

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Testing & Validation – Conduct development trials, approve packaging sources, and maintain quality parameters.

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Artwork & Specification Management – Oversee artwork approvals and write technical specifications.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications & Experience:

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Degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science, or a related field.

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Previous experience as a Packaging Technologist in FMCG, food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical industries.

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Experience with automatic filling, capping, blister packaging, or labelling machinery.

Specialist Knowledge & Skills:

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Deep understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.

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Hands-on experience with multiple packaging formats.

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Proficiency with packaging design software.

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Knowledge of sustainability practices in packaging.

Bonuses & Benefits

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Discretionary bonuses

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Incremental holiday scheme – 29 days + 1 additional day per year (capped at 5 days)

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Company pension & Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary)

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Loyalty bonus schemes – rewards at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years’ service

Refer a friend scheme

Career Growth & Work-Life Balance

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Opportunities for career development & progression

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Smarter flexible working opportunities

Perks & Wellbeing

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Free on-site secure parking

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Employee social events & well-being initiatives

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Free employee refreshments

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Employee ‘Health Hub’ with access to discounted nutraceutical products

Full-Time (40 hours per week, 08:30 – 17:00)

​If you’re a passionate and experienced Packaging Technologist looking to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

​This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of RecruitME who are acting as a recruitment agency.

RecruitME is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and embraces applications from all sections of society, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender identity, sex, disability, marital status, religion, or belief.

RecruitME is also committed to working alongside veterans and ex-servicemen and women

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