Lab Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Machine Dishwash Lab Technician for a global client to manage machine operations and perform testing in a lab environment. This full-time temporary role offers competitive pay and the flexibility of onsite and remote work options. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork capabilities. The role is located in Port Sunlight, easily accessible from Liverpool.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products in staff shop

Access to site clubs

Catering outlets with varied food options

Qualifications

• Ability to switch between various tasks and plan for the week.
• Understanding the need for correct mixes and soils.
• Proficient in team interactions and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Clean machines between studies for readiness.
• Ensure plates/glasses are fit for use.
• Manage inventory and stock control.
• Follow specific experimental processes as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

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, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at our client's scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run until 27th March 2026 (with a possibility of extension), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 26,325 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

Role background

The Machine dishwash (MDW) category operates a large laboratory where several internal tests are carried out. These tests are aimed at measuring the technical performance of our products in a number of areas. Because testing involves many operational activities, we need a team that can run the operation of the machines, preparation of the samples, and occasionally run simple experiments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills required

• Organisational skills - ability to switch between various tasks in the course of the day, and plan for the week
• Attention to detail - understanding the need for the right mixes and soils to be used and ensure that machines are run with specific programmes and loaded correctly
• Team work - this role is in a team of 3 and they interact with many Unilever colleagues in the laboratory
• IT Skills - Proficient in using Microsoft Office Applications
• Some understanding of chemistry is preferred

Port Sunlight working environment

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop discounted products
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minute 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 sites have 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.