Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Location: Bradford West Yorkshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Packaging Engineer
Bradford
Salary IRO £30L-£35K PA + bonus and benefits package
Overview
The Technical Services Packaging Engineer works closely with existing and new customers to trial new materials on their packing lines. The majority of customers are on the UK mainland, with occasional visits to Ireland and Europe.
Our client works to a 24 hour callout which involves visiting clients premises within 24 hours of receiving the call to diagnose and help fix their queries.
The role is suited to a problem solver with an inquisitive attitude who has worked within the food packaging industry.
Key Responsibilities
Acting as a technical expert to troubleshoot packaging line issues, diagnose root causes of problems, and implement effective solutions. This may involve collaboration with cross-functional teams such as production, engineering, and quality assurance.
Providing technical expertise and support during the trialling of new food products, including compatibility testing.
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of procedures and specifications.
Collaborating with packaging material suppliers and equipment vendors to evaluate new technologies, troubleshoot issues, and optimising performance.
Building strong relationships with clients to ensure timely support.
Developing contingency plans and protocols to address issues
Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in food packaging engineering through ongoing training, industry conferences, and professional development opportunities.Requirements
Understanding of packaging materials and the machines they run on.
Experience working within the food industry.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify root causes of packaging issues and develop effective solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with crossfunctional teams, suppliers, and customers. The ability to convey technical information in a clear and concise manner is crucial.
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