Laboratory Technician

Unilever; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG leader is seeking an interim Machine Dishwash Lab Technician for their R&D facility in Wirral. The successful candidate will assist with daily lab experiments and help ensure the cleanliness and preparedness of testing articles. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office. This is a full-time temporary role with a competitive salary and a mix of remote and onsite work.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop discounts

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Catering outlets

Community clubs (e.g., Book Club, Running)

Free cold water dispensers

Qualifications

• Ability to switch between various tasks and plan for the week.
• Understanding of the right mixes and soils for machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MDW machine and ensure cleanliness.
• Manage inventory and stock control for MDW articles.
• Execute MDW test washes and technical measurements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team work

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Understanding of chemistry

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 description

The role is laboratory based, helping in the running of everyday experiments. There is some flexibility as to how the hours are achieved, but it is preferable that the person is in every day with a standard full day working hours from 8am – 4pm. The main activities are as follows:

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 – this involves 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 – this will be following a specific experimental process, usually with commercial products.
7. Technical instrumental measurements on MDW articles (after appropriate training) for instance 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 – for instance the person needs to understand the need for the right mixes and soils to be used and ensure that machines are run with specific programmes and ensure that machines are loaded correctly
• Team work – this role is in a team of 3 and they all have to 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-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 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.