Total 7 job vacancies by Manpower UK Limited

We are currently seeking an interim Packaging Lab Technician, to work with our global FMCG client, 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 9 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £33,021 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Background

Committed to creating a Waste-Free World through its ambitious Packaging Strategy - we are taking on the toughest challenges to make our vision a reality. The One Packaging R&D Centre aims to create a waste free, net zero packaging portfolio through a world class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet.

The main job purpose is to coordinate operational aspects of the packaging laboratory for the virgin plastic reduction (VPR) packaging team, focussing on sampling, packaging testing and reporting whilst ensuring safety within the lab facilities is a key priority.

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring operational use of several activities in packaging labs
• Provide support to deliver testing program, including identifying opportunities to streamline processes
• Provide clear, accurate measurement & testing reports, with conclusions and recommendations, working with VPR team to drive consistent data output via digital tools, in line with functional excellence guidelines
• Provide problem solving technique & options to assess findings of packaging testing
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and training requirements are kept up to date
• Ensure the laboratory housekeeping standards are upheld
• Ensure sample request and tracking are updated

Knowledge and Relevant experience:

• Minimum A level, with science / engineering background. Formal packaging qualifications preferred.

• Laboratory experience, ideally in a packaging context
• Experience / appreciation in Packaging and/or Engineering/Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in laboratory Measurement and testing equipment
• Fluent PC skills including Excel (using formulas and generating graphs), Powerpoint & Word.
• Experience of using a variety of software, good computer literacy
• Safety train - as a minimum RA, Manual Handling, CoSHH assessment and ISOSH Working Safely
• Good understanding of Good Laboratory Practice

Personal Attributes

• Able to organise workloads and find efficiencies
• Proactive, can think and work independently
• Good communication and ability to interact with wider teams
• Excellent attention to detail, can identify errors and inconsistencies in lab results.
• 'Can do' attitude, perseverance and a diligent approach when dealing with difficult tasks.

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.

We are currently seeking an interim Fragrance Laboratory Technician to work with our global FMCG client, 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 £33,021 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Unfortunately due to the urgent nature of this role we are unable to accept applications from candidates with notice periods longer than 1 month.

Our client is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods. Our products are sold in over 190 countries and used by more than 2 billion consumers every day.

As one of the world's largest users of Fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving world-leading products. Superior fragrances play a critical role in the delivery of unmissable superiority for our client. To support this, they have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey with expert fragrance teams, this role will support our ambitious fragrance programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role sits within a multi-category team, working alongside the fragrance R&D teams globally across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care.

The role will be to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe that requires a high level of attention to detail.

You will work as part of a team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

RESPONSIBILIITES:

• The main part of this role is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, this is a task that requires a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail including:
  • Accurately weigh out materials to a defined recipe and order of addition
  • Accurately record all laboratory work including labelling
  • Perform required quality checks on incoming raw materials
  • Safe handling and storage of a range of raw materials
  • Work closely with laboratory team to ensure good management of raw materials including following prescribed processes for stock reordering
  • Ensure all equipment is kept clean and calibrated for accurate use
  • Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures).
  • Update project team on challenges and timing changes.

Key Skills:

• Practical laboratory experience in accurately making samples is critical with a proven keen eye for safe and effective procedures.
• Curiosity in fragrance is essential with industry experience highly desirable
• Experience in compounding work, designing formulation, measurement science or analytical sciences highly beneficial
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
• Awareness of safety within the laboratory including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH is essential.Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances.
• Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges.
• Digitally literate

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.

At ManpowerUK we are dedicated to fostering a highly diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, affirming our commitment to helping individuals with disabilities secure and retain meaningful employment. To hear more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives - please visit our website.

We are currently seeking an interim Lab Technician to work with our global FMCG client, 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 between £24,700 and £27,445 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Unfortunately due to the urgent nature of this role we are unable to accept applications from candidates with notice periods longer than 1 month.

As one of the world's largest users of Fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving world-leading products. Superior fragrances play a critical role in the delivery of unmissable superiority for our client. To support this, they have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey with expert fragrance teams, this role will support our ambitious fragrance programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role sits within a multi-category team, working alongside the fragrance R&D teams globally across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care.

The role will be to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe. This is a repetitive task that requires a high level of attention to detail.

You will work as part of a team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

RESPONSIBILIITES:

• The main part of this role is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, this is a repetitive task that requires a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail including:
  • Accurately weigh out materials to a defined recipe and order of addition
  • Accurately record all laboratory work including labelling
  • Perform required quality checks on incoming raw materials
  • Safe handling and storage of a range of raw materials
  • Work closely with laboratory team to ensure good management of raw materials including following prescribed processes for stock reordering
  • Ensure all equipment is kept clean and calibrated for accurate use
  • Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures).
  • Update project team on challenges and timing changes.

Key Skills:

• Practical laboratory experience in accurately making samples is critical with a proven keen eye for safe and effective procedures.
• Curiosity in fragrance is essential. Some background in perfumery, chemistry and formulation knowledge and understanding would be useful.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
• Awareness of safety within the laboratory including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH is essential.
• Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances.
• Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges.
• Digitally literate

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.

At ManpowerUK we are dedicated to fostering a highly diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, affirming our commitment to helping individuals with disabilities secure and retain meaningful employment. To hear more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives - please visit our website.

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) have an exciting opportunity for a Chemistry Technician to be based at our client's prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end December 2024, working 37.5 hours per week, paying between £25,500- £28,304 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or closely related subject to gain experience in a lab with a leading Global FMCG organisation.

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 role of this team is to support the day-to-day activities of scientists working in our labs and pilot plants and to ensure a safe, efficient and well-maintained facility. The team will focus on the implementation of new and optimised processes with a view to driving continual improvement.

Job Purpose

The Operational Excellence Coordinator role provides a range of support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. As an ideal candidate, you'll 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 etc. Additionally, you'll display a proven ability to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Key skills/tasks

• Maintain high laboratory standards with safety and housekeeping.
• Deliver front line support to laboratory/pilot plant users regarding ways of working, set up of facilities and immediate needs/enquiries.
• Stock management and ordering for raw materials and consumables
• Ability to liaise with suppliers for raw materials
• Co-ordination of equipment maintenance (using on site and 3rd party engineers)
• Utilisation of key software for stock management, equipment booking and asset life cycle management
• Provide relevant training to new laboratory users (including software training).
• Deliver to point of use in laboratories raw materials and consumables as appropriate.
• Coordinate with 3rd 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 etc
• Understanding of chemical inventory systems, chemical hazards and associated safety to ensure good data quality with LIMs
• Safe handling of chemicals and dispensing from bulk batches as required.
• Develop processes and procedures and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject
• Experience working as a laboratory/scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.
• Working knowledge of management software programs, including LIMS
• Exceptional organisational, time management and project tracking abilities
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft tools (Excel, Word)
• Understanding COSHH and working with general laboratory equipment.
• Experience of handling chemicals.

At ManpowerUK we are dedicated to fostering a highly diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, affirming our commitment to helping individuals with disabilities secure and retain meaningful employment. To hear more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives - please visit our website.

We are currently seeking a Process Technician (Chemical Engineering Student Placement), to work with our global FMCG client, 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 in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £24,787.75 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role is open to current Chemical Engineering undergraduate students on track for a least a 2:1, only.

The Sulphonation Industrial Placement Process Technician owns the performance data analytics, process parameters, plant optimisation and problem solving for the manufacturing process. They are responsible to identify and assist the top loss elimination in Cost, Waste, Energy, MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) reduction by forming specific improvement work streams. They are responsible for providing the right performance data for the make workflows and problem-solving sessions. They are responsible for building problem solving capability in operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Owns Process performance data analytics for the plant.
• Provides operational performance data for meetings.
• Supports the ops team with further analytics for workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• Contributes to the process heat map for loss stratification and top loss identification
• Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools
• Contributes to the centre lining settings process. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Works towards the development of the efficiency of the production process. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Contributes to the problem-solving process for the Sulphonation process.
• Provides subject matter support to the leader team and operators.
• Contributes to Project delivery of Safety, Quality or Process improvements when required. Including updating P&IDs, input into HazOp studies and documentation for Management of Change.
• Supports building problem solving capability in operators
• Collaborate with Sulphonation lead team and operators on projects
• Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans
• Supports and leads problem solving sessions

Key Requirements

• Must be a current Chemical Engineering undergraduate student, on track for a minimum of a 2:1.
• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is
• Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards
• Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand
• Able to make logical decisions based on data
• Able to prioritise effectively between daily losses (sporadic) and long term losses (Chronic)
• Basic understanding of excel to present and visualise data

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
• 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 site has 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.

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) have an exciting opportunity for a Chemistry Technician to be based at our client's prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end June 2024, with potential to extend, working 37.5 hours per week, paying between £25,500- £28,304 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or closely related subject to gain experience in a lab with a leading Global FMCG organisation.

Due to the urgency of these roles, please do not apply if you have more than 1 weeks notice.

About UL

UL is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. UL has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Lipton, Wall's, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry's, Marmite, Magnum and Lynx. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace"

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 role of this team is to support the day-to-day activities of scientists working in our labs and pilot plants and to ensure a safe, efficient and well maintained facility. The team will focus on the implementation of new and optimised processes with a view to driving continual improvement.

Job Purpose

You will provide a range of support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. As an ideal candidate, you'll 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 etc. Additionally, you'll display a proven ability to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Key skills/tasks

• Maintain high laboratory standards with safety and housekeeping.
• Deliver front line support to laboratory/pilot plant users regarding ways of working, set up of facilities and immediate needs/enquiries.
• Stock management and ordering for raw materials and consumables
• Ability to liaise with suppliers for raw materials
• Co-ordination of equipment maintenance (using on site and 3rd party engineers)
• Utilisation of key software for stock management, equipment booking and asset life cycle management
• Provide relevant training to new laboratory users (including software training).
• Deliver to point of use in laboratories raw materials and consumables as appropriate.
• Coordinate with 3rd 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 etc
• Understanding of chemical inventory systems, chemical hazards and associated safety to ensure good data quality with LIMs
• Safe handling of chemicals and dispensing from bulk batches as required.
• Develop processes and procedures and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Laboratory/scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.

• Working knowledge of management software programs, including LIMS
• Exceptional organisational, time management and project tracking abilities
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft tools (Excel, Word)
• Degree in Chemistry or closely related subject

We are currently seeking an interim Clinicals Technician (Hot Room), to work with our global FMCG client, 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. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £12.29 per hour, depending upon experience.

Working Hours:

30 hours per week over 4 days, Monday-Friday.

The job requires the staff member to start between 08:00 & 08:15 most days (to fit with the schedule of subject visits times).

Please note; the vacancy is only open to females as the role involves taking samples from, and applying products to, female panellists who will be partially clothed.

The purpose of this role is to perform hot room testing of antiperspirant efficacy on panels of healthy human volunteers in line with the requirements of the Deodorants R&D Programme as part of the Deo Clinicals hot room team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, accurately and reproducibly, the key elements of hot room test protocols, including product applications, sweat collection and sweat weighing; provide accurate documentation of test data
• Treat panellists according to test protocols; all panellists being dealt with professionally, courteously and according to the CSC Code of Conduct and Clinicals SOPs. This involves application of products to panellist's underarms.
• Set-up and conduct of hot room tests using menu driven computer applications
• Organise the recruitment, and complete the screening, of new subjects for the hot room panel
• Organise and deliver the annual consenting and medical screening update for the established hot room panel
• Participate in the routine work associated with the various protocols; this involves, for example: labelling test products; use of balances; organising product retains; processing documentation archiving
• Use of standard computer-based packages to (e.g. Word, JMP and web-based systems) within study preparation and conduct
• Conduct of Aluminium swabbing detection test

Key Skills Required

• Be female, due to the nature of test and the use of female panellists.
• Demonstrate the ability to work accurately under pressure (e.g. time constraints)
• Be numerate and literate to GCSE level, or equivalent
• Experience with computer-based systems, e.g. analysis and data storage systems, would be advantageous.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the self-integrity to be able to conduct the tests in a mature, courteous manner.

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.