Job Description

Fancy joining our team?

We're Salt of the Earth -- a family-run, award-winning natural deodorant brand that genuinely cares about people and the planet. Small, kind, hands-on, and proud makers of COSMOS Natural, vegan deodorants right here in Hampshire.

What you'll be doing (full training provided)

Make lab batches for new and existing formulations -- weighing, mixing, safe handling, tidy records. Run routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process and finished goods: pH, viscosity, appearance, stability observations; support sample dispatch to external labs and keep audit trails spotless. Keep the lab humming -- equipment checks/calibration, consumables, H&S and simple SOPs that help a small team move fast.

Must-haves (please only apply if you tick these)

GCSEs (or equivalent): Maths, English and Chemistry at Grade C/4-5 or above. Right to work in the UK and happy to be office/lab-based in Chandlers Ford. Comfortable with accurate measurement, tidy documentation and using spreadsheets. Happy on your feet for parts of the day and able to follow H&S and hygiene rules.

Useful experience (nice to have, not essential)

6-12 months in a manufacturing, QC or lab environment (cosmetics, food, pharma or similar). Hands-on with pH meters, viscometers, balances and sample handling. Familiar with SOPs/GMP/COSHH basics and collaborating with Production/QA.

The kind of person who'll thrive here

A careful do-er with a calm, methodical streak -- you enjoy repeating a test until it's right. Someone with sharp attention to detail who spots the little things that others might miss. A team "mucker-in": you'll pitch in wherever needed and share what you learn. Curious, into sustainability, and drawn to brands that do the right thing. A self-starter who's willing to learn and not afraid to use their initiative.

What's in it for you

Real Living Wage employer, 29 days holiday incl. bank hols, pension, proper coffee, generous staff discount. Work with a B Corp-certified, family business where your work shows up on shelves across the UK. Small-team energy: you'll see the impact of your ideas quickly.

How to apply (short and sweet)

Submit your CV and a short cover note answering these three questions:

Why this role? What relevant skills or experience do you bring (including your

GCSEs/equivalents

)? Tell us one practical thing you've learned recently that would help you succeed in a lab/QC setting.
We can only consider applications that answer all three questions, so don't skip them!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,570.00-27,218.95 per year

Work Location: In person