Production Operative - AM

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health support

75% Discount

Annual Performance Bonus

Long Service Awards

Up-skilling support

Lunch & Learns

Flexible Career opportunities

2 Volunteering days per year

Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Job summary

Medik8 is hiring for a Production Operative to join our site-based team in the UK. You will assist in manufacturing and packaging skincare products, performing tasks such as batching, filling, capping, labelling and quality checks to meet strict specifications.

Working Monday to Friday, 06:00am to 14:30pm, you’ll help maintain GMP standards and a clean production environment while collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Are organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have the ability to work under pressure, and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English skills

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.

This role will be site‑based, Monday to Friday - 06:00am - 14:30pm.

For this opportunity, we are offering £26,250 per annum.

Perks & Benefits

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 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.

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).
• Have strong English and Maths skills.
• Excellent focus and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality.
• Are organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have the ability to work under pressure, and to 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, 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

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!

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.

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.