Laboratory/Pilot Plant Co-Ordinator

Manpower UK Ltd; Bebington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Laboratory/Pilot Plant Co-Ordinator for their Port Sunlight R&D facility. The role involves delivering technical support, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating lab setups. Applicants should have a degree in Chemistry and strong organizational skills. This is a temporary, full-time position until December 2025, offering a salary of £31,205 – £36,000 per annum (pro rata).

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop discounted products

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Site clubs (Book Club, Running, etc.)

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory/scientific facilities coordination.
• Confidence and competence in handling laboratory tasks and equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support to lab users regarding operations.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the laboratory.
• Coordinate with service providers for logging goods.

Skills

Laboratory operational requirements

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word)

Education

Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation. Our global FMCG client (the powerhouse behind brands such as Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos and Cif) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory/Pilot Plant Co-Ordinator to be based at their prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end of Dec 2025, working 37.5 hours per week, paying between £31,205 - £36,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or closely related subject.

Job Details

Role type: Full time, temporary until end of Dec 2025. Location: Port Sunlight, Wirral. Salary: £31,205 – £36,000 per annum, pro rata. Hours: 37.5 per week.

Background

As part of an ongoing initiative within the Port Sunlight R&D laboratories to improve efficiencies, a new Operational Excellence Team has been created. The team supports the day-to-day activities of scientists working in labs and pilot plants and ensures a safe, efficient and well-maintained facility. The team focuses on implementing new and optimized processes to drive continual improvement.

Job Purpose

The Laboratory Operational Coordinator provides a range of support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. The ideal candidate will have a sharp awareness of laboratory operational requirements to ensure maximum productivity and be skilled in laboratory processes, e.g. formulation, characterisation and performance testing. You should be able to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver frontline technical support to lab/pilot plant users regarding ways of working, setup of facilities and immediate needs/enquiries.
• Deliver material (chemicals) and associated ancillaries to point of use in laboratories as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with established safe working procedures.
• Ensure stock levels of raw materials, consumables and PPE are maintained in core areas.
• Coordinate with third party service providers to ensure goods inwards are correctly logged on LIMs.
• Maintain raw material and equipment information dossiers (e.g. SDS, COAs, equipment passports).
• Decanting and weighing of raw materials for lab and pilot plant scientists.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced laboratory/scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.
• Demonstrates confidence and competence in a laboratory environment and is comfortable handling associated tasks and equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling procedures.
• Exceptional organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word); Power BI & Power Apps would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• 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
• Several site clubs (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.)
• Three catering outlets with hot and cold food and drinks daily
• Vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site