Manufacturing Compliance Operative

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand is seeking an Operations Compliance professional to ensure compliance in manufacturing operations. The role is site-based, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including material verification and GMP enforcement. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and quality control. The salary ranges from £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing industry environment.
• Previous experience in quality control/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Confirm materials and components before line acceptance.
• Ensure all cleandown activities have been completed.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP activities.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Medik8 is transforming the industry with science-backed technology and a dedication to exceptional skincare products that has built a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through global expansion, multi-channel distribution and product innovation.

Our much‑loved products are manufactured in‑house and an exciting opportunity has arisen in our modern manufacturing site.

Purpose of the Operations Compliance role is to ensure daily compliance of manufacturing operations and adherence to all GMP and quality checks required within the manufacturing areas. Your role is to verify that all compliance and quality control activities are correctly executed. This is an oversight role – you ensure the checks are done, but you do not perform the manufacturing tasks yourself. The role will be site‑based Monday to Friday – 10pm to 6:30am. We are offering between £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up‑skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Responsibilities

• Material Verification: Confirm materials and components before line acceptance, ensuring that part number, LOT, expiry date and quantity precisely match the allocated stock in the system.
• Equipment Readiness: Ensure all cleandown activities have been completed and line clearance is adequately followed, including visual checks, adherence to GMP and hygiene standards.
• In‑Process Control (IPC):
  • Product Details: Manufacturing Order LOT, finished product LOT number and finished product expiry date.
  • Physical Checks: Density determination, weight checks and capping torque.
  • Packaging Quality: Heat shrink sleeve quality (applied and melted), labelling (tolerance and quality), cartoning and packing quality and crimp seal quality.
• GMP Enforcement: Ensure strict adherence to GMP activities by all personnel. Raise any suspected non‑conformance to a Team Leader and initiate a Deviation report where necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing industry environment.
• Previous experience in quality control/compliance.
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must complete a pre‑employment medical questionnaire.

About Us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age‑defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti‑ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful‑looking skin.

Further Information

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram.

DE&I Statement

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non‑minority groupings that tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+% of the role spec and are passionate, excited and feel you have the potential to fulfil the rest, then we want to hear from you!