Lab Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Bebington; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an interim Machine Dishwash Lab Technician for a renowned global client. This full-time position involves diverse responsibilities in a state-of-the-art laboratory setting, requiring organizational skills and teamwork. Located in Port Sunlight Village, this role offers competitive compensation and a mix of remote and onsite working options.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop with discounted products

Access to various site clubs

On-site catering outlets

Qualifications

• Some understanding of chemistry is preferred.
• Ability to switch between various tasks and plan for the week.
• Ensuring machines run with specific programmes and are loaded correctly.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning machines between studies for next use.
• Collecting and preparing articles for tests.
• Operating dishwashers and managing inventory.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Machine Dishwash Lab Technician to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. The position is based at Unilever’s scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral. This is a full-time temporary role running until 27 March 2026 (with a possibility of extension), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation is up to £26,325 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience. The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

Location details: Port Sunlight, accessible by train and car.

Responsibilities

• MDW machine preparation — cleaning machines between studies so they are ready for the next set of products or tests.
• MDW article collection and preparation — ensuring plates/glasses, etc. are fit for use and disposed of if not.
• MDW test washes — operating dishwashers and opening doors at the end of cycles, loading machines with articles and adding the appropriate ballast soils.
• Re-wash of MDW articles for reuse, managing inventory and stock control.
• Stain making for MDW studies.
• Simple MDW experiments where a demonstration of product benefits is required, following a specific experimental process (usually with commercial products).
• Technical instrumental measurements on MDW articles (after appropriate training), e.g., colour measurements, weight measurements, or digital imaging of washed articles.
• Use of LIMs for inventory tracking and article tracking through studies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Organisational skills — ability to switch between various tasks and plan for the week.
• Attention to detail — understanding the need for correct mixes and soils, ensuring machines run with specific programmes and are loaded correctly.
• Teamwork — part of a team of 3; interaction with many Unilever colleagues in the laboratory.
• IT skills — proficient in using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Some understanding of chemistry is preferred.

Working Environment & Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Staff shop with discounted products.
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
• 5 minutes walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester; 20-minute drive to Liverpool city centre; 30-minute drive to Chester.
• Disabled parking.
• Located in the heart of Port Sunlight village with access to several site clubs (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.).
• On-site catering outlets providing hot and cold food daily and vending machines/water dispensers throughout the day.