Packaging Apprentice

Assist in the development, testing, and implementation of food packaging solutions across multiple UK sites Support packaging trials, including materials testing, shelf-life studies, and transit trials Work with production and quality teams to ensure packaging meets food safety and compliance standards Help write and maintain packaging specifications, documentation, and records Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance sustainability Liaise with suppliers to support sourcing and evaluation of packaging materials Assist in investigating packaging issues and implementing corrective actions Ensure packaging designs align with branding, labelling regulations, and customer requirements

Training Outcome:

Future prospects: Packaging Manager, Senior Packaging Manager, Packaging Technologist, Senior Packaging Technologist.

Employer Description:

Hain Celestial Group is a global food manufacturing business with operations across the UK, Europe, North America, and Canada. In the UK, the company manages a diverse portfolio of well-known brands including Linda McCartney’s, Ella’s Kitchen, Hartley’s, Yorkshire Provender, Cully & Sully, and Sun-Pat.

This role will be a hybrid role based at the Histon site in Cambridgeshire, this role supports the development and optimisation of food packaging solutions across multiple UK manufacturing locations. It involves assisting with packaging trials such as materials testing, shelf-life assessments, and transit evaluations, while working closely with production and quality teams to ensure packaging meets food safety, regulatory, and compliance standards.

The position also includes maintaining accurate packaging specifications and documentation, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving sustainability, and liaising with suppliers to source and evaluate materials. Additionally, the role supports troubleshooting packaging issues and ensures all packaging designs align with brand guidelines, labelling regulations, and customer requirements.

Working Hours :
Full time (40 hours per week).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Proactive Attitude,Reliable,Punctual,Commited,Flexible