Production Blending Operative

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A skincare company in Aylesbury is seeking a Blending Operative to manage production processes and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The role requires strong attention to detail and a proven background in a similar environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay from £13.85 to £16.41 per hour, with additional benefits including private medical insurance and a generous employee discount.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount + Annual Product Allowance

Flexible Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar chemicals/process role in a GMP environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid maths and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety requirements.
• Manufacture products per formulation batch sheet.
• Operate and monitor production equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Math skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

We are now seeking a dedicated and skilled Blending Operative to join our dynamic team at our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury.

Do you thrive in roles where attention to detail and precision are essential to success? Have you worked with raw materials and finished products and ensure they are handled with care and precision?

Reporting to the Blending Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various production processes to ensure efficient and safe operations. This role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring the quality of our products.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑growth environment and contribute to the success of a cutting‑edge skincare company.

Pay: £13.85 – £16.41 per hour, depending on experience. Shift allowance: £4,000 annually.

Working Monday to Friday onsite – 10pm – 6:30am

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all process and operational activities associated with batch manufacture are carried out in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and the site's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Manufacturing products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification.
• Analysing batches during production and recording observations.
• Operating and monitoring equipment used in the chemical production process, guaranteeing safe and competent operation of machinery.
• Reporting in writing any deviations from the procedures immediately to the appropriate parties.
• Completing all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Immediately reporting any accidents, safety violations, or other concerns.
• Monitoring raw materials requirements and informing supervisor when finished products are suitably packaged for movement to the warehouse.
• Maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene within the Blending environment, following full PPE requirements.

What can you bring to the role?

• Proven experience working in a similar chemicals/process role in a GMP environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid maths and English skills – must be competent to read and understand numbers, batch cards and follow work instructions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills and able to work under pressure, and to deadlines.

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

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

About us

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

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.

Want to do a little more research before you apply? Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

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.