Role: Production Operative
Location: Harpenden
Hours: Full time, flexible working hours (typically 7:00am-3:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm)
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join a growing luxury skincare business, manufacturing a range of high-quality products using carefully selected natural ingredients.
Who are they?
Our client is an established skincare brand with a reputation for creating premium products, including balms, oils and creams. They are looking for a practical and organised individual to take ownership of their day-to-day manufacturing activities, with the opportunity to contribute to new product development as the business expands.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to get involved in product development and testing.
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding business.
Duties of a Production Operative:
- Manufacturing skincare products in line with established formulas and procedures.
- Weighing, measuring and preparing ingredients, including essential oils, waxes and butters.
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards.
- Monitoring stock levels of ingredients, packaging and components, liaising with purchasing when supplies are needed.
- Completing batch records, production paperwork and quality documentation.
- Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe, including cleaning and maintaining equipment.
- Working with the operations team to plan production requirements and schedules.
- Assisting with product development, testing and improvements to existing formulations.
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience in cosmetics manufacturing, general production or a professional kitchen environment is essential.
- Good understanding of stock control and quality assurance.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly when measuring ingredients and following set formulas.
- Confident working independently and managing your own workload.
- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in different tasks.
- An interest in skincare, beauty or cosmetic products.
- Chemistry-related qualifications or experience would be advantageous.
- Comfortable with some heavy lifting.
- Able to work to deadlines and maintain high standards under pressure.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential due to the location.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and would like to take responsibility for their own working area, while playing a part in the development of new products and the future growth of the business.
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