Packaging Technician

Vrieservice; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG client is seeking a Packaging Technician for a 6-month temporary role in Wirral. Responsibilities include leading the development of packaging specifications, supporting supply chain projects, and conducting testing. The ideal candidate has packaging or engineering experience, is creative, and possesses excellent communication skills. The package includes competitive compensation and a mix of remote and onsite work.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop discounts

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in packaging or manufacturing (QA/engineering focus on packaging).
• Functional understanding of plastic moulded components and their qualification.
• Self-motivated and able to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and creation of packaging specifications.
• Conduct final sample testing and support machine commissioning.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers.

Skills

Packaging or manufacturing experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Creative and analytical mindset

Team collaboration skills

Tools

AWS

Cape

LIMS

Job description

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Packaging Technician to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £33,750 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

Role overview

Overview

Unilever is seeking a Packaging Technician to provide support to the Europe Beauty and Wellbeing team. You will represent R&D Packaging on business-critical supply chain projects, support 5S savings initiatives, and provide quality and lab testing support for ad hoc R&D requests. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions for some of the world\'s leading brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and creation of new secondary packaging and pallet specifications for different sourcing unit projects, supporting new line commissioning.
• Support saving projects.
• Conduct final sample testing, supporting new folding box machine commissioning at sourcing unit.
• Lead and carry out packaging testing, understand and interpret results, make recommendations and build robust specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams and sourcing unit to deliver supply chain and 5S projects.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, arrange and oversee trials.
• Be the lead packaging representative on all assigned projects.
• Deliver required work On Time In Full (OTIF) within tight project networks.
• Identify and resolve issues during packaging trials, collaborating with Global partners and suppliers.
• Lead packaging testing activities, interpret results, make recommendations, and build robust specifications.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in packaging or manufacturing (QA/engineering focus on packaging).
• Functional understanding of plastic moulded components and their qualification.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Cape, and LIMS desirable.
• Creative, logical, and analytical mindset for innovative packaging solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex packaging and engineering principles across functions and levels.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Ready to deliver packaging experiences that are beautiful, purposeful, and sustainable? Apply now and be part of something irresistible!

Port Sunlight Working Environment

• Free onsite parking.
• Staff shop discounted products.
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
• 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.
• Sites offer various clubs and catering outlets with daily hot and cold food options.