We are currently seeking an interim Administration Assistant, 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 Part-time temporary role to run until end September 2025, requiring 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £13.30 per hour, depending upon experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the urgency of the role, we are unable to accept applications with longer than a 2 week notice period
About the role
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. Unilever 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"
Job Purpose
The Operational Excellence Team provides a range of support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. The activities focus on the delivery and continued support of optimised processes and workflow efficiencies to facilitate the scientific programme. The role extends to multi-locations that focus on Unilever Home Care and Beauty and Personal Care R&D activities. The Admin Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the team is organised and that daily tasks are completed efficiently. Not only supporting a wide range of duties, but willing to take on extra administrative tasks as and when required by colleagues.
We are seeking a motivated person to support with administration duties associated with running and maintaining a laboratory space. As an ideal candidate, you'll have a strong administration background to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency. Your ultimate responsibility is to support the Operational Excellence Team to increase our operational efficiency in the R&D facilities in both Port Sunlight and Liverpool.
Objectives of this Role
- Providing administrative support to the Operational Excellence Team which includes raising orders in the internal system (Coupa)
- Ensuring orders and deliveries are tracked and the information is well maintained and up to date.
- Keep appropriate, accurate and up to date records.
- Liaising with third party suppliers (e.g. requesting quotes, chasing delivery dates/times, checking items with the warehouse)
- Updating and maintaining a list of core consumables as well as checking stock suitability
- Reviewing stock items and highlighting cost saving opportunities.
- Responding to questions and requests for information.
- On an occasional basis supporting the team in the laboratory environment e.g. filling dispensers. No laboratory experience is required.
- Labelling and filling orders.
- Other admin support duties as required.
Requirements. - Strong administration and organisational skills
- Exceptional organisational and time management.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office tools (must understand Excel - data inputting, how to sort data. Word)
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiasm to support the team to meet their objectives.
- This role is working part time. Ideally working 5 days per week, however there is some flexibility.
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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