Mechanical Technician Operative (MTech) Medik8 is transforming the industry with science-backed technology and our dedication to exceptional skincare products has built a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to continue to scale the business through global expansion, multi-channel distribution, and product innovation. Our much-loved products are manufactured in-house and an exciting opportunity has arisen in our Manufacturing site. As a Mechanical Technician Operative you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our production lines. Reporting directly in the Production Manager, you will be responsible for a variety of technical and maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities: Line set up: Prepare and set up production lines for operation,ensuring all equipment is correctly installed and ready for operation Setting adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to equipment settings to maintain product quality and production efficiency Filling checks and adjustments: Perform routine checks and adjustments on filling machines to ensure accurate product filling Weigh scale tolerances and checks: Regularly check and calibrate weigh scales to ensure compliance with specified tolerances and standards Removal of parts: Disassemble parts to prepare for cleaning, as required Reassembly of parts: Reassemble cleaned parts, ensuring they are correctly fitted and fully functional Video jet ink setup: Set up video jet ink printing equipment for product labelling Daily/Visual PPM’s: Conduct daily and visual maintenance checks to identify and address potential issues Equipment maintenance: Maintain production room equipment not included in PPM schedule (i.e chairs, trolleys, cabinets, and barriers) Pump set up and purging: Set up and purge pumps to ensure they are ready for production use Line support: Assisting the effective and efficient running of all production lines where required, providing technical support and troubleshooting in product quality and production efficiency Requirements: Mechanical background Experience of GMP working environment Experience of production/manufacturing environment Strong attention to detail Problem solving skills About us Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin. Culture & Benefits We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are! Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include: - 25 days holiday bank holidays - Private Medical Insurance Mental Health support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Annual Performance Bonus - Long Service Awards - 75% discount Annual Product Allowance - Flexible Career opportunities - Up-skilling support regular Lunch & Learns - 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. At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60 of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!