As a Hygiene operative, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing operations meet the highest GMP standards. Ensuring all cleaning, sanitisation and disinfecting processes are executed in a safe and meticulous manner required for the production of our premium skincare products as we continue to grow.

For this opportunity, we are offering up to £27,000 depending on experience. Working Monday to Friday onsite.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed manual cleaning, sanitisation and disinfection of all processing equipment, semi automated production machinery, conveyor systems, filling assemblies, and mixing vessels to prevent cross-contamination and ensure operational readiness. 

• Completing all cleaning schedules, deep cleaning, sanitisation and disinfection of production floors, walls, and surfaces, ensuring they are consistently free from dirt, dust, spills, and manufacturing debris within the production environments.

• Ensure all log books, checklists and hygiene equipment status indicators are up to date.

• Follow established cleaning protocols, with strict adherence to work instructions (SOPs), cleaning instruction cards, and departmental schedules to maintain consistently hygienic and GMP-compliant standards.

• Ability to safely handle, prepare, dilute, and suitably store a range of cleaning chemicals and agents (detergents, disinfectants) in compliance with COSHH regulations. 

• Carry out and complete particle and or bacterial swabbing to prove the effectiveness of cleaning practices. 

• Ensure the correct and safe operation of all cleaning equipment is maintained.

• On a daily basis efficiently manage and dispose of all production and general waste materials (including hazardous waste) in accordance with company SOP’s and environmental guidelines.

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental protocols, including the consistent and correct use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to: gloves, safety glasses, aprons, gauntlets, face shields, boots and uniforms.

• Provide clear communication with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to schedule tasks efficiently, minimising disruption but not compromising on standards.

Requirements:

• Previous hygiene cleaning experience is required, preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (cosmetics, food or pharmaceutical desirable).

• Experience working with COSHH and knowledge of the safe handling, dilution, and use of industrial cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitisers.

• An unwillingness to compromise attitude when it comes to the commitment to maintaining extremely high standards of cleanliness in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) setting.

• Knowledge of HACCP principles (desireable) 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a production team environment.

• Excellent attention to detail and good verbal communication skills to relay status updates and issues effectively.

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.