Packaging Laboratory Technician

1 month ago

Port Sunlight, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

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

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