Ballantine Recruitment

Brand New Opportunity - Senior Packaging Technologist Leading Food & Drink Manufacture East Yorkshire Hybrid Working Circa £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity Ballantine Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded, premium British food brand to appoint a Senior Packaging Technologist . This is a rare opportunity to join a business where packaging is not just functional. it is central to the brand identity. Renowned for its beautifully crafted products and distinctive, design-led presentation, this organisation operates at the premium end of the market, with a strong focus on quality, detail, and innovation. Due to continued growth, this is a newly created role, offering the chance to shape and influence packaging strategy from day one. The Role As Senior Packaging Technologist, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-end packaging solutions across a diverse and premium product range. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to launch, ensuring packaging reflects the brand s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and standout shelf presence. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of premium, design-led packaging formats Manage projects from concept through to factory implementation Specify materials, finishes, and print processes aligned with brand standards Ensure compliance with food safety, legal, and retailer requirements Drive sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement Work closely with NPD, Marketing, Procurement, and external suppliers Conduct packaging trials and support production scale-up Manage and develop supplier relationships About You Proven experience in food packaging development, ideally within a branded or premium environment Strong knowledge of materials, print processes, and packaging technologies Experience delivering projects from concept through to launch Commercially aware with strong project management skills High attention to detail and a passion for quality and design Confident working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders Why This Role? Rare opportunity to join a highly regarded food brand Work on visually distinctive, design-led packaging Newly created position with genuine scope to shape and influence Collaborative, quality-driven culture Hybrid working Enjoy a winning culture Clear opportunities for career progression and development Next Steps For a confidential discussion, please contact Ballantine Recruitment directly.

NPD Process Technologist / Senior Leading Food Brand Brand New Role East Yorkshire On-site £35,000 £42,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits Open to Process Technologist OR Senior Process Technologist The Opportunity Ballantine Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded, premium British food brand to appoint a NPD Process Technologist . This is a rare opportunity to join a business operating at the premium end of the market, where products are crafted with precision, not mass produced, and quality is never compromised. With a strong reputation for it's products, the business continues to invest in innovation, leading to the creation of this new role within the NPD function. You will play a key role in bringing high-quality products to life, ensuring they move seamlessly from concept through to factory production. The Role This is a hands-on, fast-paced position focused on process development, factory trials, and product scale-up across a premium product range. Working closely with senior leadership, you will ensure products are delivered to the highest possible standard, maintaining the integrity of the original concept throughout manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Support the transition of products from kitchen concept through to factory scale Plan, execute, and manage factory trials Optimise processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality Troubleshoot production challenges and implement solutions Collaborate closely with NPD, Technical, and Production teams Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing About You Experience within food manufacturing, ideally bakery or confectionery Proven experience supporting factory trials and product scale-up Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards Hands-on, solutions-focused, and highly organised Passion for premium food and product excellence Confident working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment Why This Role? Rare opportunity to join a premium, design-led food brand Work on a high-quality, visually distinctive product range Newly created role with real influence and visibility Be part of a business where craftsmanship and detail truly matter Enjoying a winning, collaborative culture Clear opportunities for career progression and development Next Steps For a confidential discussion, please contact Ballantine Recruitment directly.