Manufacturing Operative - Candles and Toiletries
Home County Co., Buckinghamshire (LU7 0LT), relocating to Buckingham October 2026 | Full-time, permanent | Proposed start September 2026
Home County Co. is a fast-growing British home fragrance and toiletries manufacturer, hand-crafting products inspired by Britain's most beautiful places. With 500+ wholesale stockists and a thriving direct-to-consumer business, we're scaling quickly – and we're looking for a Manufacturing Operative to join our production team.
Please note: we're relocating premises in October 2026, to a new unit within 15 minutes of our current site – there will be no material change to your commute.
Role Overview
This is a hands-on production role at the heart of how our products are made – hand-pouring candles, filling diffusers, and working across our product range to a high standard. You'll work closely with the Production Planner, who manages stock and scheduling, and will report to management.
Key Responsibilities
Production
Carry out day-to-day hand-pouring and manufacturing tasks across the product range
Follow production processes accurately and consistently to maintain quality
Keep your workstation and equipment clean, organised, and safe
Quality
Check your own work for consistency and quality as you go
Flag any issues, defects, or process problems to the wider team promptly
Team & Flexibility
Work well as part of a small production team
Pitch in wherever needed, including packing during busy periods
Skills & Experience
Essential
Comfortable with hands-on, manual work to a consistent standard
Reliable, punctual, and works well in a team
Good attention to detail
Desirable
Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment
Experience with hand-poured or small-batch production
Personal Attributes
Hands-on and practical
Reliable and consistent under pressure, especially during peak periods
Takes pride in doing things properly
Package & Benefits
Salary: £25,000
Full-time, permanent – Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Employee discount
Free/on-site parking
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
