Quality Assurance Operative - Goods in
At Medik8, we are on a mission to deliver results-driven, scientific skincare without compromise. As a proudly certified B Corp, our Quality and Governance teams strive for absolute excellence and continuous improvement. We ensure that every single process—from raw materials arriving at our facilities to the finished premium goods on our shelves—exceeds expectations and maintains compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) at all times.
We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Operative to join our dedicated team and help us uphold the world-class standards our customers trust.
Location: Aylesbury Innovation Centre
Working Arrangement: 5 days On-site
Salary : £26,250 - £28,000 (Depending on Experience)
The Role: Your Impact
As our Quality Assurance Operative, you will be a vital line of defence in maintaining our product safety, integrity, and compliance. Working closely with both the QC and wider operational teams, you will have a varied, hands-on daily routine focused on keeping our production and logistics processes running flawlessly.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Inspections & Releases: Performing meticulous quality control inspections on incoming goods and manufacturing picks. You will also oversee bulk passing checks and releases.
Documentation Compliance: Reviewing batch documentation diligently to ensure every step aligns perfectly with our written compliance instructions.
Deviation & CAPA Management: Identifying and reporting issues in accordance with our deviation SOPs. You will support teams through the deviation process, carry out thorough impact assessments to find root causes, and raise and close CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
Process Improvement: Collaborating daily to review and update SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs), ensuring our operational standards keep evolving.
Operational Collaboration: Providing reliable, real-time quality support to both the QC and production teams on the cleanroom floor.
Standards Advocacy: Monitoring hygiene, quality, and product safety issues on a daily basis, championing ad-hoc projects that support smooth logistics and production workflows.
What We Are Looking For
We believe that great quality assurance comes from a methodical mindset and a passion for precision. We are looking for collaborative individuals who thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Essential Skills & Attributes
Demonstrable Quality Experience: Proven experience operating in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance role, ideally within a structured manufacturing environment.
Methodical Organisation: Exceptional organisational skills with a natural ability to take a structured, logical approach to handling workflows.
Pride in Precision: A sharp eye for detail, with a strong commitment to data integrity and a personal drive to maintain high-quality standards.
Strong Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain quality principles clearly to operational colleagues.
Autonomy & Initiative: A self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Standards Compliance: An understanding of, and commitment to, upholding Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
Desired skills & Attributes
Industry Exposure: Experience working within the cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing sectors.
Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or participating in root-cause analysis investigations.
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 & Benefits
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:
Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, 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.
