Packaging Development Technologist

Job title: Packaging Development Technologist
Location: Manchester or London
Contract type: Permanent
WHO ARE WE
PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.
The role:
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Packaging Development Technologist to join our fantastic R&D team. Highlights of the role include exploring packaging innovation and fostering new technologies into the business, developing understanding of packaging regulations and how they impact our activities and continuously improving knowledge of packaging sustainability and adopting best practices to reduce environmental impact wherever possible.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver packaging solutions that meet brand, consumer, cost, quality, and sustainability requirements
Support artwork creation, review, and approval, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment to specifications
Perform artwork conformance checks, managing multiple iterations and approvals using artwork management systems
Develop and support 3D packaging changes where required, including packs, components, and material changes
Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration
Work closely with Marketing and Brand teams to translate packaging concepts into executable solutions, supporting the most appropriate manufacturing route (internal or third party)
Collaborate with Global Brand Building teams and external suppliers to support packaging innovation and continuous improvement
Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure robust pack delivery and launch readiness
Testing, Compliance & Delivery
Plan, conduct, or oversee feasibility studies, risk assessments, and packaging testing, including third‑party testing where applicable
Maintain accurate technical documentation, including component specifications, artwork files, and test reports
Support packaging projects from early concept through to commercialisation, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and quality standards
Provide troubleshooting support for packaging‑related production or in‑market issues
Work closely with the Regulatory team to ensure compliance with relevant packaging legislation and standards
Equal Opportunities:
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
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