Production Operative

Refeyn Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 7% employer matched pension

Private health insurance

Medicash & critical illness cover

Cycle to Work / salary sacrifice

Annual company and individual bonus

Volunteer day

Nursery scheme after probation

Job summary

Refeyn Ltd in Oxford (Botley) seeks a Production Operative to produce consumables, follow established protocols and support R&D documentation. The role suits a dynamic environment with daily challenges, and offers hybrid working where possible.

You will perform QA/QC using Mass Photometers, manage basic logistics between Oxford sites, and assist with the Mass Photometer production line, including packing and shipping tasks.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE/A Level in Science.
• Desirable degree in a science-based subject.

Responsibilities

• Perform production operations per approved manufacturing instructions and protocols.
• Perform QA/QC, take measurements with Mass Photometers, record data and inspections.
• Handle basic logistics, moving raw materials and finished goods between Oxford locations.
• Report quality issues to QA team and assist with resolution.
• Support Mass Photometer production line manufacturing activities.
• Kit, pack, label, prepare and ship production-related tasks.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Manufacturing environments

MS Word/Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

GCSE/A/AS Level in Science

Science degree (desirable)

Tools

Mass Photometer

Job description

Role Overview

The Production Operative will be primarily responsible for the production of products within our consumables business. In this role, you will adhere to established protocols with diligence and precision, while also having the opportunity to enhance processes as necessary. You will work closely with our R&D departments, contributing to the documentation that outlines our operational procedures.

Furthermore, this position is well-suited for individuals who excel in a dynamic environment where each day presents new challenges.

Location: Oxford (Botley), UK

Shift work available (am or pm), more information on application

Closing date for applications:

8th November 2026

Responsibilities

• Perform production operations and processes primarily in relation to Refeyn’s range of consumable products and packages in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions and protocol
• Perform Quality Control operations, including taking measurements using Mass Photometers, recording data and goods-in inspections and procedures, adhering to strict Quality Control protocols
• Basic logistics operations, including sending and receiving goods and transporting raw materials and finished goods between Oxford locations
• Reporting quality issues to the Quality team and assisting with associated issue resolution
• Supporting core manufacturing operations for Refeyn’s Mass Photometer production line
• Perform associated production tasks, including kitting, packing, labelling, preparation and shipping
• Basic logistics operations, including sending and receiving goods and transporting raw materials and finished goods between Oxford locations

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE/A/AS Level in Science
• Desirable: Degree in Science based subject

Knowledge and Experience

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing environments and process-controlled operations
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) within a manufacturing context
• Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Prior experience in scientific laboratories or high-tech manufacturing and process environments is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to achieve production targets
• Meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to concentrate on the task at hand
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of personal organization and effective time management
• Possession of a driving license is desirable but not essential

We know there is no such thing as the perfect candidate and that there is great value in transferrable skills, so please don’t feel you have to tick all of the above boxes to apply!

Why work for Refeyn?

Compensation and core benefits

We anticipate a base salary of £28,500 (depending on candidate experience)

• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus Medicash, critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme
• Paid volunteer day each year

Family Friendly Benefits

Refeyn offers YellowNest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

Supporting your Development

All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Creating an Engaging Culture

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.

Values-Led

Refeyn is committed to celebrating each other’s differences and creating a dynamic, driven and diverse culture where everyone can flourish. We are proud to have been awarded Committed Status by the Inclusive Employers Standard in 2024 and are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all.

We firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds so that we can continue to share the team workload and enable our customers to succeed, and we welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to advance discovery through innovation.

Expected Interview Plan

• Initial Teams call with the hiring manager (30 minutes)
• Onsite panel interview and site tour (1hr 30 mins)

Refeyn is proud to use anonymised hiring practices. Identifying information such as a candidate’s name, email address, date of birth and photo will not be visible to the hiring manager when they review CVs.