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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an interim Assistant Manufacturing Innovation Technician based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral. This full-time temporary role involves working with innovation launches in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The position offers competitive compensation up to £35,000 per annum and involves responsibilities including lab testing, data gathering, and plant support.

Benefits

Staff shop discounted products
Free tea, coffee & ice cream
Free parking onsite
Site clubs covering topics like Book Club and Running
Catering outlets providing hot and cold food

Qualifications

  • HND level or above in a relevant discipline within manufacturing operations.
  • High level of numeracy and IT skills required.
  • Self-motivated and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Generating validation documents for plant trials.
  • Carrying out monitored productions with the innovation launch team.
  • Supporting plant-related planning activities.

Skills

Numeracy
IT Skills
Communication
Time Management

Education

HND level or above in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking an interim Assistant Manufacturing Innovation Technician, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 18 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £35,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role will involve working across plant facilities in Port Sunlight, supporting innovation launches and general plant related activities. The successful candidate will be working across fabric wash liquid, fabric enhancers & home and hygiene innovations that are launched in Port Sunlight.

Key Accountabilities

  • Generating validation documents for main plant trials and monitored productions.
  • Carrying out monitored productions with the innovation launch team.
  • Carrying out lab testing during trials.
  • Supporting plant related planning activities such as weekly disinfections and batch sizing review.
  • Reviewing COGIs in plant and ensuring material stock levels are up to date
  • Supporting innovation lead with gathering plant data (quality, performance)
  • Supporting daily meetings in plant and reviewing data
  • Assisting in wider plant projects related to waste, operational efficiency improvements

Key Requirements

  • HND level or above in a relevant discipline within manufacturing operations , engineering, or laboratory management
  • High Level of numeracy and IT Skills (especially Excel).
  • Self-confident with a positive approach to work. Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to manage and organise own workload including planning and prioritising to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

  • Staff shop discounted products
  • Free tea, coffee & ice cream
  • Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
  • Free parking onsite
  • 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
  • 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
  • Disabled parking
  • In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
  • There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
  • The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
  • In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.
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