Senior Packaging Technologist

AG Barr

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Job Overview

Location

Middlebrook, England, United Kingdom

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Sector

Engineering & Manufacturing

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

About the Company

AG Barr is a prominent and long-standing player in the UK's beverage industry, with over 145 years of history. The company is renowned for its portfolio of beloved soft drinks, including iconic brands like IRN-BRU and RUBICON, as well as expanding into functional drinks and the cocktail market with acquisitions like Boost and FUNKIN. Operating across ten UK locations and employing over 1,000 people, AG Barr is committed to being a responsible business. This commitment extends to taking care of its employees, valuing diversity, contributing to its communities, and minimizing its environmental impact. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning, results-driven performance, and strong relationships. AG Barr is dedicated to employee development and creating an inclusive environment where voices are heard. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional development and flexible working.

Job Description

AG Barr is seeking a highly skilled Senior Packaging Technologist to join their Research & Development team. This crucial role focuses on material development and validation, acting as the technical link between innovative packaging concepts and their successful commercial implementation.

In this position, you will be instrumental in leading the technical assessment of packaging materials, overseeing the industrialization of new components, and conducting rigorous validation processes for packaging formats across the entire supply chain. Your responsibilities will span from the technical qualification of advanced polymer resins to the structural optimization of primary containers and the integration of novel secondary packaging solutions, ensuring that AG Barr's packaging architecture is robust, technically sound, and perfectly aligned with high-speed manufacturing capabilities.

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Required Skills

Material DevelopmentPackaging ValidationPolymer SciencePET/rPETInjection MouldingBlow MouldingAluminium CansGlass PackagingCarton PackagingFactory TrialsQuality Management SystemsBRCHACCPGFSITechnical SpecificationRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead technical authority for the material integrity and functional performance of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components.
Design and execute comprehensive technical validation programs and factory trials to ensure new formats perform flawlessly on-line.
Lead material science workstreams, including the profiling and qualification of new resins and recycled material blends.
Collaborate with Procurement and Production teams to identify and validate supply chain optimizations.
Own the technical specifications for all packaging materials, ensuring compliance with quality standards and legislation.
Provide technical governance within the Stage & Gate process, managing risk and feasibility.

Qualifications

Degree level education or equivalent in Packaging, Science, or Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in a technical packaging role within an FMCG business.
Proven expertise in technical validation and material profiling across multiple formats (PET/rPET, injection/stretch blow moulding, aluminium cans, glass, carton packaging).
Experience in leading complex factory trials and bridging R&D specifications with 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.
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 & Perks

34 days holiday
Flexible holiday trading
Healthcare Cash Plan
Flexible benefits (discounts, cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases)
Life assurance
Save as you earn scheme
Staff sales discount
Free AG Barr products
Pension
Annual salary review
Ongoing professional development
Flexible working requests

How to Apply

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The UK's beverage industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by innovation in product development and sustainable packaging solutions. This Senior Packaging Technologist role is pivotal in driving that innovation, focusing on material development and validation. Key technical keywords include polymer performance, PET/rPET, injection/stretch blow moulding, and collation materials. The role's impact is significant, directly influencing product integrity, manufacturing efficiency, and brand perception, thereby contributing to AG Barr's market leadership and profitability.