Critical Air Validation Engineer

Future Select Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Critical Air Validation Engineer for a role based in Derby. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in healthcare validation, a P601 qualification, and excellent technical knowledge. Responsibilities include validating clean rooms and critical air systems, with a competitive salary range of £30k - £50k plus additional benefits. The role may require travel in line with company requirements.

Benefits

Training

Overtime

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Validation Engineering for Healthcare and Pharmaceutical environments.
• Must hold BOHS P601 qualification.
• Excellent understanding of HSM 0301 and HSG 258 guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and validating clean rooms and critical air systems.
• Installation and verification of full theatre suites.
• Conducting HEPA filter and DOP testing.
• Performing remedial duties including component replacements.
• Servicing AHU and UCV systems.
• Conducting particle counting and equipment calibration.

Skills

Validation Engineer experience

BOHS P601 qualification

Technical knowledge of HSM 0301 and HSG 258

Travel flexibility

Electrical installations qualifications

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Job description

Job Title: Critical Air Validation Engineer
Location: Derby, East Midlands
Salary/Benefits: £30k - £50k + Training & Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a Clean Air / Critical Air specialist, who provide services to a range of Healthcare and Pharmaceutical clients. They are seeking a P601 qualified Validation Engineer, who is flexible to travel in line with company requirements. This company is renowned for their efficient and professional services, as such, it is essential that prospective engineers share these values. It would be beneficial to have close access to the M1 for more convenient travel. Salaries on offer are competitive and benefits include: training, overtime, pension scheme and company vehicle.

Our client can consider candidates from the following locations: Derby, Nottingham, Beeston, Castle Donington, Loughborough, Leicester, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Polesworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Coventry, Bedworth, Solihull, Birmingham, Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Stafford, Halesowen, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, Royal Leamington Spa.

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong experience working as a Validation Engineer, within Healthcare and Pharmaceutical environments
• Must be qualified with the BOHS P601 qualification, as a minimum
• Excellent technical knowledge, including: HSM 0301 and HSG 258 guidelines
• Able to travel in line with company requirements
• It would be beneficial to have electrical installations qualifications, such as: 17th and / or 18th Edition
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

The Role

• Undertaking commissioning and validation of clean rooms, operating theatres and hospital critical air systems
• Installations of full theatre suites and verifications
• HEPA filter and DOP testing
• Remedial duties, including component replacements
• Servicing of AHU and UCV
• Particle counting
• Calibrating equipment
• Completing regular technical reports
• Liaising with clients to arrange site access and to carry out handovers
• Working to set scope and deadlines

Alternative Job titles: HVAC Validation Engineer, Clean Room Validation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Critical Air Technician.

Future Select are recruiting in the Compliance / Environmental industry, including: LEV / Critical Air / Clean Air / Air Hygiene / Fire Safety; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.

We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level.

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