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Packaging technician

Port Sunlight
Temporary
Manpower Uk
Technician
Posted: 8 October
Offer 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, 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 £33,750 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on businessrequirements

About the Role

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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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.
Problem Solving:
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.
Testing:
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
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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