Packaging Technologist

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

on call occasionally

How To Become a Packaging Technologist

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You'll usually need a foundation degree, a higher national diploma or a degree in packaging or packaging design.

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

Apprenticeship

You can get into this job through a packaging professional degree apprenticeship.

Routes into this Career

You could start as a packaging line operator. You could then work your way up as your experience grows and by doing industry training.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

design skills and knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
persistence and determination
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
thinking and reasoning skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

producing sample packaging to try out different materials and designs
running production trials and tests to make sure the packaging works properly and is safe
meeting with production line engineers to work out the best way to make the packaging
working with graphic designers on the artwork, to make sure it fits in with the company’s marketing and branding schemes

Working Environment

You could work in a laboratory or in an office.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more on careers in packaging technology and design from The Packaging Society.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.