Process Equipment Test Technician
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Process Equipment Test Technician
- NE05360
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
The Role
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.
Imperial Brands is going through a major transformation, with a new CEO setting an ambitious and exciting vision for the future. One major change is the creation of a new Chief Consumer Office (CCO) – a central function which covers Innovation, Insight, Marketing and Portfolio Management and Imperial’s next-generation propositions (NGP).
Principle Accountabilities
- Working 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
Skills and Experience Required
- 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
What We Offer
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 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
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. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.
About Us
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
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