Process Equipment Test Technician in Liverpool

Are you a recent graduate or early‑career engineer or technician looking to build hands‑on experience in a cutting‑edge R&D environment? Join our Innovation team in Liverpool as our new Process Equipment and Test Technician and play a key role in developing next‑generation consumer products. We’re looking for curious, hands‑on early‑career talent to join our Innovation team and help shape the products of tomorrow. If you’re starting out in engineering, manufacturing, or a technical field and want to learn by doing, this role is a great place to begin. You don’t need to have everything figured out already - what matters most is your willingness to learn, collaborate, and get involved. From day one, you’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and given real responsibility in a friendly, inclusive R&D environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery, support prototype development, and gain exposure to real‑world manufacturing, testing, and quality processes within a fast‑paced, collaborative FMCG environment. As a Process Equipment & Test Technician, you’ll work closely with technologists, engineers, and project teams to manufacture and test prototype products that support our innovation pipeline. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to grow your technical skills. If you’re looking for a role where you can learn fast, get hands‑on, and build a strong technical foundation, this could be the perfect start to your career.

• Work as part of a team, operate machinery to manufacture & quality assess prototype samples
• Keep accurate Batch Manufacturing Records and other documentation relevant to machine trials
• Develop a detailed understanding of machines and materials in use across R&D
• Complete planned maintenance activities including machine settings; routine Clean / Inspect / Lubricate requirements, on‑job completion of breakdowns or machine enhancements; plan & complete periodic deeper machine maintenance activities such as subassemblies, machine breakdowns, etc.
• Comply with all necessary & relevant Health & Safety Policies & Practices
• Provide ongoing support for R&D projects

• A degree, apprenticeship, diploma, or early‑career experience in engineering, manufacturing, or a technical discipline
• Interest in manufacturing equipment, machinery, or process technology
• Ability to follow technical instructions and standard operating procedures
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused approach
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new ideas

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well as inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro‑divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.