Packaging Technologist - Food manufacturingLincolnshirePermanent Mon-Fri 32,000 - 35,000 Are you passionate about cutting-edge packaging, sustainability, and bringing products to life on shelf? This is a standout opportunity to join a forward-thinking food business where packaging is central to innovation, brand impact, and operational excellence What you''ll be doing at the Packaging Technologist:Own the packaging critical path, coordinating day-to-day activity across NPD, EPD and launch programmes to deliver best-in-class packaging solutions.Provide expert technical guidance throughout the full packaging design lifecycle - from concept and feasibility through to factory-ready execution.Champion sustainable packaging innovation, driving recyclable, lightweight and environmentally responsible formats aligned to customer and regulatory expectations.Lead packaging validation and trials, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant and optimised for high-speed manufacturing and supply chain performance.Collaborate closely with suppliers and printers, managing technical specifications, material performance and attending print runs for flawless delivery.Control packaging assets and data governance, maintaining artwork, cutter guides, samples, component libraries and an accurate packaging database.Oversee artwork origination and technical sign-off, ensuring pack copy accuracy, legality, and right-first-time approvals.Drive continuous improvement and insight, proactively resolving packa