Mechanical Technician Operative - PM

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

75% discount

Annual performance bonus

Long service awards

Upskilling support

Lunch & Learns

Volunteering days

Matched charitable giving

Job summary

Medik8 is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support production lines in our GMP skincare facility in the UK. You will report to the Production Manager and perform line setup, adjustments, calibration, and maintenance to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.

The role is onsite, Monday to Friday, 14:30–23:00, with a salary of £30,000–£32,000 based on experience. Complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background is required.
• Experience in a GMP production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with compliance checks to meet standards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Line set up: Prepare and set up production lines for operation and ensure equipment is ready.
• Setting adjustments: Adjust equipment settings for quality and efficiency.
• Filling checks and adjustments: Inspect filling machines for accuracy.
• Weigh scale tolerances and checks: Calibrate scales to tolerances.
• Removal of parts: Disassemble parts for cleaning.
• Reassembly of parts: Refit cleaned parts and ensure full function.
• Video jet ink setup: Configure ink printing for product labelling.
• Daily/Visual PPMs: Perform routine maintenance checks.
• Equipment maintenance: Maintain other production equipment not in PPM.
• Pump setup and purging: Prepare pumps for production use.
• Line support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting across lines.

Skills

Mechanical background

GMP manufacturing experience

Compliance checks experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

As a Mechanical Technician you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our production lines within our Production team. Reporting directly in the Production Manager, you will be responsible for a variety of technical and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.

This role is onsite based work on the following shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 14:30-23:00

For this opportunity, we are offering between £30,000 - £32,000, depending on experience.

In more detail your role will include:

• Line set up: Prepare and set up production lines for operation,ensuring all equipment is correctly installed and ready for operation.

• Setting adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to equipment settings to maintain product quality and production efficiency

• Filling checks and adjustments: Perform routine checks and adjustments on filling machines to ensure accurate product filling.

• Weigh scale tolerances and checks: Regularly check and calibrate weigh scales to ensure compliance with specified tolerances and standards.

• Removal of parts: Disassemble parts to prepare for cleaning, as required.

• Reassembly of parts: Reassemble cleaned parts, ensuring they are correctly fitted and fully functional.

• Video jet ink setup: Set up video jet ink printing equipment for product labelling.

• Daily/Visual PPM’s: Conduct daily and visual maintenance checks to identify and address potential issues.

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain production room equipment not included in PPM schedule (i.e chairs, trolleys, cabinets, and barriers).

• Pump set up and purging: Set up and purge pumps to ensure they are ready for production use.

• Line support: Assisting the effective and efficient running of all production lines where required, providing technical support and troubleshooting

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Mechanical background.

• Experience of working within a GMP production/manufacturing environment.

• Worked in a role that involved compliance and regulation checks to meet the standards.

• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.

• Rewards: 75% Discount, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.

• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.

• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).

• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.

• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.