Packaging & Labelling Coordinator

Because we strive to put people first.   
Culture, our way.  

Quality and product technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.   

As part of our continued to commitment to sustainability and our desire to deliver “Amazing Fashion and Amazing Prices”, Primark are building a new Packaging Centre of Expertise that will sit in Central Functions.  The C.o.E. will be a key function in delivering and supporting the Primark Cares business sustainability strategy.  The C.o.E. will work very closely with the brand team who focus on packaging “look and feel”.  

What You’ll Do as a Packaging & Labelling Coordinator

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:   

• Partner with Buying and QA during product development to define packaging and labelling requirements and ensure accurate product information.
• Collaborate with the Packaging Centre of Excellence and Packaging Technologists to identify, review, and implement technical packaging solutions.
• Maintain and update packaging and labelling guidelines, ensuring accuracy for internal teams and suppliers, with support from Compliance where needed.
• Ensure all packaging claims, trademarks, and mandatory information are fully approved and legally compliant across all markets.
• Work closely with the Brand Artwork team to brief and develop new packaging concepts in line with stakeholder requirements and agreed processes.
• Support cross‑functional teams on packaging quality, continuous improvement, supplier guidance, and execution of the wider Packaging CoE strategy.

What You’ll Get  

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:    

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.   

What You’ll Bring   

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:  

• Proven experience in a packaging role (retail industry experience preferred), with strong knowledge of packaging regulations and compliance.
• Effective collaborator able to influence stakeholders in a matrix environment and build strong relationships across all levels.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communicator with persuasive presentation skills and high emotional intelligence, able to push back professionally.
• Familiarity with the buying process, NPD, and managing multilingual packaging/translation workflows across markets.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities—energy, integrity, sound judgement—with the ability to coach, innovate, and drive cross‑functional teamwork.  

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.   

About Primark  

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.   

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.  

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.  

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.