Packaging Technologist

Job Title: Packaging Technologist – FMCG
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire (Hybrid flexibility after probation)
Salary: DOE plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Join a creative, design-led FMCG business supplying decorative gift tins filled with confectionery, cookies, chocolates, and snacks to blue-chip companies in 26+ countries.
Work from a beautiful Ringwood office with a supportive, friendly team and exciting global projects.
The Role
As a Packaging Technologist, you’ll help ensure the safety, compliance, and quality of all products. You’ll work closely with suppliers, logistics, sales teams, and customers.
Key Responsibilities as a Packaging Technologist:

• Manage product specifications and risk assessments
  
• Ensure products meet legal and customer testing requirements
  
• Support creation of accurate, compliant food labels
  
• Oversee quality control and inspection processes
  
• Handle customer complaints efficiently
  
• Maintain and report product data to stakeholders
  
• Stay up-to-date with toy and food safety legislation
  About You
  We are looking for someone detail-focused, organised, and process-driven, with experience in product compliance, QA, or technical roles in FMCG, food, gifting, or packaging.
  Essential Skills & Experience as a Packaging Technologist:
  
• Product compliance, QA, or technical experience (FMCG / food / gifting)
  
• Knowledge of food and toy safety legislation
  
• Skilled in specs, labelling, and risk assessments
  
• Comfortable working with suppliers, customers, and testing labs
  
• BRC experience is a plus
  
• Full UK driving licence & own transport
  Benefits we offer you as a Packaging Technologist:
  
• Competitive salary DOE
  
• Private healthcare (AXA PPP)
  
• Cash plan for optical, dental & therapies
  
• Company pension
  
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  
• Creative, supportive team
  
• Hybrid working after probation
  Why Apply?
  Play a key role in product safety, compliance, and quality for a global FMCG brand while collaborating creatively with a friendly, ambitious team. For more information call Maria.
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