Gracefruit

What is Gracefruit?

Gracefruit is a family-owned Scottish business supplying soap making supplies and cosmetic raw ingredients. Founded in 2006, the company has built a loyal following among hobbyists, small-scale producers, and independent cosmetic makers across the UK and Europe, offering everything from fragrance oils and essential oils to base oils, butters, waxes, and packaging.

Based in Bonnybridge near Glasgow, Gracefruit is a proud Real Living Wage employer that does not use zero-hour contracts. Despite its small size, the company has earned recognition for progressive employment practices, including Gold accreditation from the 4 Day Week Foundation.

Where will I work?

Gracefruit is based in Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, near Glasgow, Scotland. The business operates from warehouse and office premises that handle product storage, order fulfilment, and customer service. Given the physical nature of the work — handling stock, packing orders, and quality control — roles are on-site at the Stirlingshire location.

What is the team like?

With approximately 3 employees, Gracefruit is a very small, close-knit team where everyone plays a vital role. As a family-owned business, the culture is personal and hands-on, with team members involved in all aspects of operations from customer service and order processing to stock management.

Despite its tiny size, Gracefruit has achieved 4 Day Week Foundation Gold accreditation — demonstrating that even the smallest businesses can successfully adopt a reduced-hours model.

Work-Life Balance

Gracefruit operates a genuine 4-day working week at 32 hours per week with full pay. The company holds 4 Day Week Foundation Gold accreditation, the highest level of recognition for organisations that have successfully implemented a permanent reduced-hours model. For a small, product-based business with physical warehouse operations, this is a particularly impressive achievement.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day working week at full pay (32 hours)
• 4 Day Week Foundation Gold accredited
• Real Living Wage employer
• No zero-hour contracts
• Employer pension contributions
• Close-knit family business culture