Production Operative

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand in the UK is looking for a Production Operative to join their Production Team. This hands-on role involves manufacturing and packaging award-winning skincare products while ensuring the highest quality and consistency. The successful candidate should have strong attention to detail, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess good English and Maths skills. A commitment to quality assurance is essential. This position offers an annual salary of up to £27,000 and includes various employee benefits.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Strong English and Maths skills are necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing and packaging of skincare products.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Operate various machines and production stations as per procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Strong English and Maths skills

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Production Team here at Medik8!

The purpose of the Production Operative role is to support the manufacturing and packaging of our award-winning skincare products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and consistency. This is a hands‑on and varied role, involving tasks such as batching, filling, capping, labelling, quality checking, and general production line support.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, be hands‑on, methodical, a real team worker who enjoys a fast‑paced work day.

Please note, this role will be site‑based, Monday to Friday – 10pm - 6:30am.

For this opportunity, we are offering up to £27,000 per annum.

Culture & Benefits

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

• 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

In more detail your role will include:

• Guaranteeing all products are made to the very highest quality standards and as per product specification.
• Ensuring all processes including weight, volume, labelling, cartoning are done to the highest standard and never below specification.
• Operating various machines and production stations in line with procedures.
• Guaranteeing daily and periodic cleaning of the production facilities as required.
• Ensuring GMP and the highest cleanliness standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensuring the company’s Health & Safety policy is maintained at all times.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong English and Maths skills.
• Excellent focus and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, and to meet deadlines.

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, 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 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.

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. 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 grouping 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 & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!