Packaging Technologist Specialist

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. We're recruiting ... Packaging Technologist Specialist The Müller Group is a modern advanced company with over 30,000 employees, €7bn turnover and 19 factories in the food and dairy sector. In packaging development, we are a team of over 70 fantastic people with broad knowledge from a variety of nations. We place a high value on inclusion, belonging and work life balance - therefore, we also offer a hybrid working model & flexibility in terms of location. We have a wonderful opportunity for a Packaging Technologist Specialist to join our friendly UK Packaging team. Ideally you would be based near our Shropshire head offices, the location can be flexible for the right candidate. Packaging development is truly a place where freedom, creativity and execution come together to transform ideas and concepts into exceptional, industrialised products that consumers will love. The Packaging Technologist Specialist role will involve: •Researching & development Sustainable Packaging solutions to feed the sustainability roadmap funnel. •Project management and delivery of this roadmap along with NPD (New Product Developments) and Optimisation plans. •Working closely with private label commercial teams and the UK Marketing team on initiatives being the Packaging lead for one or more of the Muller brands or category segments. We are looking for passionate, resilient & bold individuals, who care about their team members & their wellbeing, the overall business and what they can do to deliver the Muller strategy. Using modern technologies and ongoing training, together as a motivated team we can help shape change, research sustainable packaging for the future and thus make a contribution to the environment. Key skills & experience for the Packaging Technologist Specialist • Ideally educated to a degree level, a packaging related qualification is most desirable. • A background in FMCG packaging, manufacturing, or quality roles. • Flexible to travel within the UK and Europe. • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products. • Full driving licence. Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: •Competitive Salary •Bonus scheme •Health Care Cash Plan Package or Life Assurance •Contributory pension plan • Employee Assistance Programme - an easy-to-use app which offers guidance and care for your physical and mental health. It puts a range of health and wellbeing services at the fingertips of Müller employees. • Generous annual leave increasing with service •Flexible benefits programme • New and improved family friendly policies for maternity, adoption/surrogacy and paternity/partner leave. •Free onsite parking. • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme providing an exclusive range of discounts across 800 retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets. The Process Do you fancy becoming part of this team and part of the company? Could this be the next exciting step in your career? We would love to hear from you! If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) #L1 - MB1 #LI-Hybrid