Benefits
- Private Healthcare
- Birthday day off
- 25 days off a year
- Company bonus scheme
- Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
- Referral Scheme
- Social Events
- Flexi Time
Job Purpose
At En Route, value is what sets us apart and brings us together. Our unique departments and processes are unified under a series of propositions to add value, and bring unparalleled benefits to airlines, catering teams, crews, and the passengers that enjoy them.
Working closely and collaboratively with teams across the business, the Packaging Technologist is responsible for the implementation and management of live packaging concepts into the operations through their life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure they hold relevant specifications and certifications
- Developing and maintaining an up-to-date record of specifications, certifications and supplier capabilities
- Selecting suitable packaging materials for projects with guidance from the Packaging Development Manager and Procurement team
- Support with reviewing artwork from a printability and production feasibility perspective based on supplier capabilities
- Coordinating packing and transit trials to test packaging performance and efficiency
- Attending or advising on checks for factory and 1st production trials to validate the packing and packaging of newly developed solutions
- Building an optimized case and pallet configuration which considers several factors including height limitations on storage at co-packers, intended delivery method (e.g. containers) and safety regulations
- Ongoing management of launched packaging
- Leading on packaging investigations by implementing corrective and preventative actions with suppliers
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Key Skills
- Excellent knowledge of and experience in food safe packaging and relevant legislation
- Experienced understanding of multiple packaging and printing production methods
- Previous experience in using Cape Pack or any other palletization software would be an asset, as well as the project management tool Trello
- Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload, multitask and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on own initiative
- Excellent verbal / written communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and an effective team player
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please send a copy of your most recent CV to [email protected]
Please no agencies.
