Quality Assurance Operative - AM

Medik8; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Mental Health support

Job summary

Medik8 is seeking a Quality QC professional to join our on-site Quality Team at the Innovation Centre in Aylesbury. You will perform QC inspections, review batch documentation, support deviations and CAPAs, and uphold GMP/data integrity to ensure product quality and compliance.

The role requires 1+ year in a similar manufacturing role, strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• A strong sense of pride in your work, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC inspections on Goods received and manufacturing picks to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Perform bulk passing checks and releases.
• Review batch documentation to ensure compliance with written instructions.
• Deviation Management: Identify and report any issues in accordance with deviation SOP. Perform impact assessments for deviations, identify root cause, and raise CAPAs.
• Support teams through the deviation process.
• Support with CAPA action closure.
• Follow GMP and data integrity principles to a high standard.
• Review and update SOPs/WIs, when required.
• Provide Quality support for the QC and operational teams.
• Continually improve standards, monitor hygiene, quality, and product safety issues on a daily basis.
• Guarantee the success of ad hoc projects to improve the smooth running of the production and logistics processes.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Medik8 we are more than ever differentiating ourselves from our competitors, pioneering the market and being a key leader in the skincare industry. As a brand we are led by science; innovation and technological advancements have always been at our core. This is what makes us incomparable against the competition, by producing some of the most advanced skincare on the market.

Our Quality Team strives for excellence and continuous improvement. They ensure that all processes, from raw materials to finished goods, are in compliance with company and quality standards, and that compliance with GMP is maintained at all times. This role is based on-site 5 days a week (Monday to Friday, (06:00-14:30) at our Innovation Centre in Aylesbury.

For this Opportunity we will offering up to £28,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QC inspections on Goods received and manufacturing picks to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Perform bulk passing checks and releases.
• Review batch documentation to ensure compliance with written instructions.
• Deviation Management: Identify and report any issues in accordance with deviation SOP. Perform impact assessments for deviations, identify root cause, and raise CAPAs.
• Support teams through the deviation process.
• Support with CAPA action closure.
• Follow GMP and data integrity principles to a high standard.
• Review and update SOPs/WIs, when required.
• Provide Quality support for the QC and operational teams.
• Continually improve standards, monitor hygiene, quality, and product safety issues on a daily basis.
• Guarantee the success of ad hoc projects to improve the smooth running of the production and logistics processes.

Requirements

• 1+ years experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• A strong sense of pride in your work, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

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.

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:

Culture & Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.

Be your authentic self. Apply today.