Packaging Technologist

Packaging Technologist

Job Title: Packaging Technologist

Location: UK (remote)

Full time

About Us

Join one of Europe's fastest-growing nutrition success stories. Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life - from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We're a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions. In 2025, we were ranked the UK's fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No. 1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we're proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives - trusted by families worldwide. We're on an exciting path - join us!

About the role

We're looking for a Packaging Development Technologist to join our fast-growing team and help shape the packaging behind one of the world's most exciting infant nutrition brands. This is more than a packaging coordination role - you'll have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality, supporting new packaging concepts, artwork, formats and innovations from development through to launch.

Working closely with our Packaging Development team and wider R&D team, you'll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers and co-packers to develop packaging that is innovative, practical, compliant and increasingly sustainable. From exploring new materials and technologies to supporting factory trials and global product launches, you'll play a hands-on role in developing the packaging behind our award-winning infant milks and cereals, enjoyed by families around the world.

If you're curious about packaging, passionate about innovation and want to see your work make a real-world impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow with Kendamil.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the R&D team across all aspects of packaging development and implementation.


• Coordinating and supporting factory trials, ensuring packaging is successfully tested and ready for production.


• Creating and maintaining packaging specifications and documentation for manufacturing sites.


• Supporting the artwork development and approval process, ensuring information is accurate and delivered on time.


• Working with co-packing partners to coordinate artwork, documentation and packaging procedures.


• Supporting the business in understanding and responding to packaging sustainability requirements and environmental developments.


• Researching new packaging technologies, materials and design solutions that could support Kendamil's future growth.


• Building strong relationships with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers and other external partners.


• Supporting packaging projects from development through to launch, working collaboratively with multiple teams.


• Attending relevant packaging, sustainability and industry events and trade shows, helping us stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges.


• Contributing ideas and solutions that improve packaging performance, sustainability and efficiency.

Qualification and experience

• Previous experience in packaging coordination, packaging development or a similar role.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with confidence working with data and spreadsheets.


• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.


• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong planning and time-management skills.


• A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and solutions-focused mindset.


• Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.


• Curious, organised and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in packaging, product development, innovation and sustainability.

What We Offer

Work on globally distributed products sold across 50+ countries.

Develop packaging for an award-winning infant nutrition portfolio.

Be involved in innovation, from new materials and technologies to new packaging formats.

Contribute to our sustainability agenda and the future of responsible packaging.

Work with suppliers, manufacturers and international partners.

Grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious and expanding business.

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About UsJoin one of Europe's fastest-growing nutrition success stories.Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life - from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We're a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.In 2025, we were ranked the UK's fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No. 1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we're proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives - trusted by families worldwide.We're on an exciting path - join us!
About the roleWe're looking for a Packaging Development Technologist to join our fast-growing team and help shape the packaging behind one of the world's most exciting infant nutrition brands.This is more than a packaging coordination role - you'll have the opportunity to turn ideas into reality, supporting new packaging concepts, artwork, formats and innovations from development through to launch.
Working closely with our Packaging Development team and wider R&D team, you'll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers and co-packers to develop packaging that is innovative, practical, compliant and increasingly sustainable.From exploring new materials and technologies to supporting factory trials and global product launches, you'll play a hands-on role in developing the packaging behind our award-winning infant milks and cereals, enjoyed by families around the world.If you're curious about packaging, passionate about innovation and want to see your work make a real-world impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow with Kendamil.
Key responsibilitiesSupporting the R&D team across all aspects of packaging development and implementation.Coordinating and supporting factory trials, ensuring packaging is successfully tested and ready for production.Creating and maintaining packaging specifications and documentation for manufacturing sites.Supporting the artwork development and approval process, ensuring information is accurate and delivered on time.Working with co-packing partners to coordinate artwork, documentation and packaging procedures.Supporting the business in understanding and responding to packaging sustainability requirements and environmental developments.Researching new packaging technologies, materials and design solutions that could support Kendamil's future growth.Building strong relationships with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers and other external partners.Supporting packaging projects from development through to launch, working collaboratively with multiple teams.Attending relevant
packaging, sustainability and industry events and trade shows, helping us stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges.Contributing ideas and solutions that improve packaging performance, sustainability and efficiency.
Qualification and experience:Previous experience in packaging coordination, packaging development or a similar role.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with confidence working with data and spreadsheets.Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong planning and time-management skills.A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and solutions-focused mindset.Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.Curious, organised and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in packaging, product development, innovation and sustainability.
What We OfferWork on globally distributed products sold across 50+ countries.Develop packaging for an award-winning infant nutrition portfolio.Be involved in innovation, from new materials and technologies to new packaging formats.Contribute to our sustainability agenda and the future of responsible packaging.Work with suppliers, manufacturers and international partners.Grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious and expanding business.