Performance & Claims Laboratory Technician

Vrieservice; Wirral; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is looking for a Performance & Claims Laboratory Technician to support Laundry projects. This full-time temporary role involves conducting experiments and collaborating with internal teams at a state-of-the-art facility in Port Sunlight Village. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with an understanding of FMCG processes being advantageous.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products at staff shop

Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Various site clubs for activities

Catering outlets on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or the detergents sector desired.
• Textile testing or washing machine testing experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Pre-washing and washing of fabrics for performance testing.
• Organisation of fabrics and planning stocks for testing.
• Involved in demo development and validation.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Time-management

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently seeking interim Performance & Claims Laboratory Technicians 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 for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £27,445 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Within this role you will work to support Laundry Liquid & Capsule projects, specifically supporting the Performance, Claims and KBS team. You will work closely with internal team members and execute laboratory experiments for product assessment, claim support and demo development purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-washing of various fabrics for performance and sensory testing
• Washing of fabrics for performance and sensory testing including the preparation for testing
• Organisation of fabrics for testing
• Planning and organising fabrics stocks to meet testing requirements
• Working on demo development and validation
• Helping the internal/external teams for demo video shooting
• Attending appropriate team meetings
  
  

Key Requirements

• Good organisation and time-management
• Excellent communication and bias for action
• Ability to use digital tools like MS Excel, Power Point to report the outcome of an experiment in a clear concise way
• Ability to work with in multi-functional teams both internal and external
• Experience of FMCG or the detergents sector desirable
• Textile testing/Washing machine testing experience beneficial
  
  

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-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.
  
  

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