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Technical Specialist – Flexible Packaging Materials

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Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Specialist – Flexible Packaging Materials  
Location: UK-based with National Travel

About the Company:
We’re working with a leading UK distributor of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, renowned for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. The organisation thrives on a team of dedicated professionals and offers a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.

Role Overview:
This is a unique opportunity for a Technical Specialist to join a dynamic team in a hybrid role blending technical expertise with sales support.
The position involves UK-wide travel to client sites, providing technical solutions, driving sustainability initiatives, and strengthening customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise:

  • Understand client needs and provide tailored technical solutions.
  • Conduct site visits to troubleshoot, assess material performance, and recommend improvements.
  • Support trials of new materials, ensuring they meet specific requirements and gain approval.

Sales Support:

  • Partner with the sales team to identify and meet customer requirements.
  • Manage trial processes and supplier coordination for new business lines.
  • Promote sustainable materials and practices to align with client goals.
  • Serve as a bridge between engineering, production, and sales to ensure smooth project delivery.

Travel:

  • Regular UK-wide travel for consultations, technical support, and project management.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience in a technical role within the packaging / packaging consumables industry, ideally as an engineer on packaging machinery or a technical specialist in packaging materials.
  • Strong knowledge of flexible packaging materials, processes, and machinery.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven sales support experience with a customer-focused approach.
  • Formal qualification in engineering a huge plus but not essential.
  • Self-motivated and well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays.
  • Proficiency in technical documentation and presentations.

What’s on Offer:

  • A reward remuneration package, catered to the individual based on their experience.
  • Company vehicle / car allowance / access to a pool car
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • A supportive, innovative, and collaborative work environment.
  • Exposure to a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

If you are passionate about technical problem-solving and supporting sales in a fast-paced, innovative industry, this could be the perfect role for you – please apply today!

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Manufacturing
  • Years Experience

    2+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    Vocational