Overview
Manpower is seeking an interim Machine Dishwash Lab Technician to work with our global FMCG client Unilever. The role is based at Unilever’s scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral. This is a full-time temporary position running until 27 March 2026 (possible extension), requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation is up to £26,325 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience. The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
Responsibilities
* MDW machine preparation — clean machines between studies to be ready for the next set of products or tests.
* MDW article collection and preparation — ensure plates/glasses, etc. are fit for use and dispose of items that are not.
* MDW test washes — operate dishwashers, manage end-of-cycle procedures, load articles, and add appropriate ballast soils.
* Re-wash of MDW articles for reuse, manage inventory and stock control.
* Stain making for MDW studies.
* Execute simple MDW experiments following specific experimental processes, usually with commercial products.
* Technical instrumental measurements on MDW articles (after appropriate training), such as colour measurements, weight measurements, or digital imaging of washed articles.
* Use of LIMs for inventory tracking and article tracking through studies.
Qualifications and Skills
* Organisational skills — ability to switch between tasks and plan for the week.
* Attention to detail — understanding the need for correct mixes and soils and ensuring machines run with specific programmes and are loaded correctly.
* Teamwork — part of a small team and interaction with Unilever colleagues in the laboratory.
* IT skills — proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
* Some understanding of chemistry is preferred.
Port Sunlight working environment
* Free onsite parking; staff shop and discounted products.
* Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
* 5 minutes walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester; 20-minute drive to Liverpool city centre; 30-minute drive to Chester.
* Disabled parking and the site’s location in Port Sunlight village.
* Site clubs available (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.).
* Catering outlets on-site providing hot and cold food and drinks daily; vending machines and cold water dispensers throughout the day.
Job Info
* Job Title: Machine Dishwash Lab Technician (Interim)
* Company: Manpower
* Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
* Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
* Contract: Temporary
* Hours: Full Time
* Posted: Sep 11, 2025
* Closes: Oct 12, 2025
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