- Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
- Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine
Packaging technologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
Packaging technologists typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Packaging technologist you will typically work on call.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 41,750 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Packaging technologist
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42,218 GBP
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37,526 GBP
Average salary for full-time Packaging technologist
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41,750 GBP
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37,526 GBP
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42,218 GBP
Salary over time for Packaging technologist
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38,626 GBP
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39,844 GBP
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40,320 GBP
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41,770 GBP
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41,361 GBP
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41,429 GBP
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41,750 GBP
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41,986 GBP
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48,020 GBP
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3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
