Packaging Technologist

Location: Tiverton, Devon

Department: Purchasing & Packaging

Hours: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:

Creightons Plc is a leader in the creation of high-quality personal care and beauty products. With a diverse portfolio, including owned brands, private label supply, and contract manufacturing, we partner with top-tier retailers across the UK and internationally. Our reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service, and trendsetting product development sets us apart in the fast-paced beauty industry.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist to join our fast-paced manufacturing team in Tiverton, Devon, supporting own-brand and private label NPD from concept to launch. You'll take the lead on packaging development for mid to high complexity projects ensuring packaging is robust, cost-effective, and delivered on time. Working closely with suppliers, production, and NPD teams, you’ll manage specifications, colour matching, artwork, testing and launch execution across materials including plastics and glass.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver packaging solutions for NPD projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Brief and manage suppliers on component specs, tooling, artwork, and testing.
• Coordinate colour matching, cutter guides, and spec approval.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation (NLFs, pallet plans, specs).
• Attend production trials and first production runs to ensure packaging quality.
• Track and communicate project progress, risks and priorities clearly.
• Support Packaging Coordinators and contribute to continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in packaging development, ideally in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic and glass components and related production processes.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and working cross-functionally.
• Hands-on, detail-focused and solutions-oriented approach.
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.

Why Join Us?:

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team bringing a wide variety of retailer and branded products to life. With strong exposure to strategic projects and line trials, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical packaging skills in a business that values quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Our standard benefits include Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Benefits Platform to name a few.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community, and industry.

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