R&D Packaging Technologist


Company:	SRG
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton, NN15 7HT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Title: R&D Packaging Technologist

Location: Northampton

Salary: Competitive DOE

Term: Permanent

Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, pension,

SRG is partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care, hygiene and healthcare products, based in Northamptonshire . They are now looking for an experienced packaging technologist to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role would suit creative individuals with 2+ years' experience in packaging innovation, R&D, sustainable packaging and packaging trends, packaging development, and packaging briefs within the personal care / skincare / hair care and cosmetics industry.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40hours a week, ONSITE 5/5 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Lead packaging R&D development, validation, materials testing and ideation to launch across new and existing product packaging formats

Manage laboratory, pilot and manufacturing trials, including validation, scale-up and technology transfer.

Drive packaging design, material selection, process optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives, while supporting wider innovation and product development

Act as the technical lead for packaging specifications, materials, performance and manufacturing requirements.

Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver commercially viable packaging solutions.

Ensure packaging projects meet quality, regulatory and customer standards.

Support continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, R&D and technical problem-solving across the business.

Requirements

Degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Polymer Science or related discipline

Relevant experience in R&D and packaging development, packaging technologist role within a regulated FMCG manufacturing environment.

Must be willing and able to commute to site on a day to day basis - UK drivers license and own car preferred due to location

Full right to work in the UK, there is no sponsorship available for this role.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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