Senior Packaging Technologist

AG Barr Group

. Act as the lead technical authority for the material integrity and functional performance of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMiddlebrook • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical validation and material profiling for packaging, with a strong focus on polymer performance and compliance with quality management systems. Capable of leading factory trials and managing technical risks while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Technical Validation ExpertiseMaterial ProfilingPackaging Material ManufactureStakeholder ManagementKnowledge of GFSI, BRC, HACCP

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Hard Skills

Technical ValidationMaterial ProfilingPolymer PerformanceFactory TrialsPackaging SpecificationsRisk AssessmentTrial Protocol DevelopmentLiquid Filling TechnologiesBottle LabellingPalletisation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

FMCGPackagingAG Barr Quality StandardsEnvironmental LegislationPackaging LegislationInjection MouldingStretch Blow MouldingAluminium CansGlass PackagingTetra Pak

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the lead technical authority for the material integrity and functional performance of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components
Design and execute technical validation programmes and factory trials for new packaging formats, including container shapes, closure systems, and collation materials
Lead material science workstreams, including profiling and qualification of new resins and recycled material blends
Ensure carbonation retention and structural performance of packaging materials
Collaborate with Procurement and Production to identify and validate supply chain optimisations, lightweighting initiatives, and material efficiency projects
Own technical specifications for packaging materials and ensure compliance with AG Barr quality standards and environmental and packaging legislation
Provide technical governance within the Stage & Gate process
Manage material and manufacturing risk and feasibility
Serve as the technical bridge between packaging concepts and commercial reality across AG Barr’s supply chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education to degree level or equivalent in Packaging, Science or Engineering, with significant post-graduate experience in a technical packaging role within an FMCG business
Proven expertise in technical validation and material profiling across multiple formats, including polymer performance (PET/rPET), injection/stretch blow moulding, aluminium cans, glass, and carton packaging such as Tetra Pak
Experience leading complex factory trials and bridging R&D specifications with high-speed operational reality
Sound knowledge of packaging material manufacture, liquid filling technologies, bottle labelling, multipacking, and palletisation within the drinks industry
Knowledge and operation of GFSI, BRC, HACCP, and other quality management systems is essential
Ability to assess and manage technical risks, develop robust trial protocols, and establish definitive packaging specifications
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

34 days holiday
Bonus
Flexible holiday trading
Living Wage Employer
Healthcare Cash Plan
Peppy Health
Flexible benefits including discounts and cashback, gym memberships, and technology purchases
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
Pension
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development
Equal opportunities employer
Reasonable adjustments for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition