About The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Building Fabric and Facilities Lead to take ownership of our workspace and continuously improve it as the business requires.
In this role, you’ll lead day-to-day site maintenance, lead small internal build projects, carry out high-quality carpentry and finishing work, and ensure our site evolves alongside a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving practical problems and takes real pride in owning and continuously improving a workspace. You’ll work across multiple areas of the sites, supporting both our facilities and production environments to ensure everything operates smoothly.
This role has a strong focus on hands-on building, carpentry work, and continuous site improvement projects, not just reactive maintenance.
If you have a background in building fabric, fit-out or a similar hands-on trade, and you’re looking to join a fast-growing, purpose-led skincare manufacturer where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
Your work will play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our workspace, creating an environment where our teams can continue creating award-winning skincare.
Key Responsibilities
Fabric, Maintenance & Site Improvements (approx. 75%)
- Taking ownership of the overall look, feel, and functionality of the site
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the sites, with a strong focus on carpentry, internal builds, and general multi-trade work (minor plumbing, lighting, general building fabric repairs)
- Constructing, modifying, and improving workspace layouts to support a growing operation
- Maintaining outdoor areas (landscaping, general upkeep)
- Monitoring and running our on-site wastewater treatment system (training provided).
- Identifying and driving continuous improvement projects across the site
- Reading and working from basic plans or drawings for internal build and improvement projects
- Coordinating and supporting external contractors for specialist works when required
GMP Factory & Operations Support (approx. 25%)
- Support the factory team with basic mechanical and operational tasks (training provided)
- Assist with equipment moves, setups, and minor adjustments
- Help maintain a clean, organised, and efficient production environment
What We’re Looking For
- Recognised UK trade qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in Carpentry, Construction, or a related discipline (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Strong carpentry or multi-trade background, ideally with experience in
construction, site work, or internal fit-out projects
- Proven experience in carpentry, building fabric, fit-out, property maintenance or construction environments, ideally within commercial, retail, or industrial settings
- Experience in troubleshooting site or equipment issues and identifying practical solutions.
- Confident in carrying out high-quality hands-on work, including carpentry, internal builds, repairs, and multi-trade tasks
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial environment (prior exposure a plus, not a must).
- Comfortable with a physically active role that may include lifting, ladder work, and working both indoors and outdoors.
- Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects from start to finish.
- Good communication skills, a flexible approach, and a positive, can-do attitude.
What We Offer
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Employment Type: This role is offered full-time, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm (4 day rotating shift – 4 days on, 3 days off)
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Location: Tropic HQ is a short walk from Beddington Lane Tram stop, with direct links to East Croydon and Wimbledon.
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Salary: £38,000-£42,000 DOE
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Benefits: Up to 33 days’ holiday. Enhanced family leave, Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, life insurance, (All available after a qualifying period). EAP through the Wisdom App, generous product allowance and 50% discount for family and friends, access to retailer discounts, Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes, free breakfast bar, dog-friendly HQ with a chill zone and pool table, on-site parking, regular social events, and plenty of well-being treats throughout the year.
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Start Date: Immediate
About Tropic
Susie, our Founder and CEO, started Tropic Skincare as a teenager, selling homemade body scrubs at Greenwich Market to help her mum pay the bills. She sold out on her first day, and the incredible response made her realise she had started something quite special.
We still sell that iconic body scrub, and it sits alongside an extensive range of award-winning skincare and beauty products that have made us one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty businesses. Our brand is certified vegan, cruelty-free and CarbonNeutral®, and our infinite purpose is to create a healthier, greener, more empowered world. And that’s where you come in!
We’re looking for creative and ambitious people who share our vision and get excited about beauty that’s both innovative and sustainable. If you’re passionate about skincare and have a genuine desire to empower communities across the globe, you could be a great fit.
Apply now if you’re ready to join a vibrant team who believes beauty knows no bounds!
Tropic’s Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Our team is as diverse as it is talented because at Tropic, we go the extra mile to cultivate a culture of respect and belonging. We value every candidate, respect protected characteristics and never discriminate. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities at every stage of the hiring process, so if this is something you need, please let our recruitment team know at the earliest opportunity!
Ultimately, the most important thing for us is hiring the best person for the job, so we focus on skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure our process is fair and that our candidates always have a great experience with Tropic.
We’re looking for creative and ambitious people who share our vision and get excited about beauty that’s both innovative and sustainable. If you’re passionate about skincare and have a genuine desire to empower communities across the globe, you could be a great fit.
Apply now if you’re ready to join a vibrant team who believes beauty knows no bounds!
