Manufacturing Process Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lakeland Cosmetics have an exciting opportunity due to expansion for a Bulk Manufacturing Operator to join our team based in Workington, Cumbria.
Lakeland Cosmetics are an innovative UK based cosmetics manufacturer, specialising in our own brands and bespoke product development and formulations.
For over a decade, we have been creating some of the most well-known cosmetics and pet care products in the UK.
Job Duties
- Working in a hygienic manufacturing environment, weighing out raw ingredients
- Manufacturing gels, shampoos, emulsions, and various cosmetics products following set methods and specification to quantities of 50kg – 3000 kg
- Ensuring strict hygiene, housekeeping, protocols, company rules and procedures are being met
- Creating and building work orders on company’s systems
- Working in a strictly controlled quality environment
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to follow strict instructions and communicate with colleagues
- High level of attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Good statistical and numerical ability
Salary dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Workington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Process Operator roles across Lakeland Cosmetics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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