Production Operative

About us…

smol is on a mission to change the face of consumer brands and businesses by bringing super effective, eco-friendly products at value for money prices. We believe everyone should be able to make easy swaps that are better for them, the planet, and their pockets.

Since launch, smol has taken the household cleaning market by storm. We are already the fastest growing and most positively reviewed brand in the laundry, dishwash, fabric conditioner and surface spray categories and we’ve got so much more planned.

Having received Series B investment in 2021 and B Corp certification at the end of 2023, our team is focused on combining fast growth with being a force for positive change and impact in all that we do.

In Summary...

Our Production Operatives are responsible for packing finished products ready for posting to our customers, following the instructions provided.

Our team is hardworking, flexible in their approach to the work that they carry out and focused on making sure things are done right the first time.

What does the role involve?...

Packing our products as per instructions provided by supervisors either on automated or manual packing lines.

Preparing raw materials in an ergonomic way for packing operations.

Checking the quality of product meets specified requirements.

Labelling the finished goods ready for shipment.

Keeping the Health & Safety of yourself and others at the forefront of everything you do.

You will need/be...

No previous packaging or production experience is required, just a can-do, enthusiastic attitude.

To demonstrate great attention to detail and accuracy in your work.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, contributing to the achievement of targets and deadlines.

To be able to work in a warehouse environment, in a quick and efficient way with minimal supervision. All tasks involve standing, in both auto and manual production.

To be able to understand work directions and health & safety in English and show a basic level of spoken English.

What we offer:

A fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing, Series-B funded scale-ups.

An amazing culture and mission. A chance to make a difference in our shared future, eliminating or reducing the usage of plastic, water, toxic chemicals, energy and animal testing.

Working with an experienced, passionate team invested in helping you grow professionally.

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays.

A volunteer day to spend on a cause you care about.

Flexible working from home.

Credits for local co-working hubs when you’re out and about or just need a change of scenery.

Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.

Quarterly wellbeing allowance.

Enhanced parental leave policies (16 weeks full maternity pay, 6 weeks full secondary caregiver's pay).

Paid fertility leave.

45 day nomad working policy.

Employee share scheme.

Pension scheme with Nest.

The smol print

This role is a site-based position.

Applicants must have current work authorisation in the UK.

Inclusion at smol

At smol, we believe a truly great team thrives on a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Guided by our core values of Curiosity, Fairness, and Care, we are committed to building an equitable workplace and fostering a safe, inclusive culture where every employee can thrive.

We believe in potential, not past barriers. That’s why we don’t ask candidates to disclose criminal record disclosures or background checks during our recruitment process unless explicitly required by law, a regulator, or an industry association.

If you share our values and want to help us make a difference, we would love to hear from you.