Validation Technician

Technical Safety Services; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Office based in Rochester, Kent, with travel within the UK.

Who are we?
The TSS (Technical Safety Services) Family of Companies is one of the largest independent laboratory and hospital service providers with locations across the United States and United Kingdom. Our customers include leading life sciences and healthcare companies and renowned research institutions. We are a leading provider of environmental monitoring solutions, testing, calibration and certification services for controlled environments, medical gas systems, and laboratory instrumentation. Our Family of Companies includes Technical Safety Services (TSS), Evergreen Medical Services (EMS), Cornerstone Commissioning, and Clean Air Technologies (CAT).

In 2024, Clean Air Technologies Ltd in the UK was purchased and includes into Technical Safety Services (TSS). Clean Air Technologies was established in 1998 and is one of the largest Cleanroom and Containment facility certification companies in the UK.

TSS ensures the equipment our customers use to keep their employees and products safe is in full working order. We are the leading provider of testing and certification services for cleanrooms, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other controlled environment equipment. Working at our customers' facilities, TSS employees are key enablers – helping ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance in some of the leading laboratories in the United States and the UK.

We are rapidly growing and looking for additional passionate and talented employees to join our team and partner with our customers who are doing dramatic work focused on improving the human condition.

How will you make an impact?
Join our team and take on a role where every day brings exciting challenges and opportunities to make a difference! As a key player in delivering high-quality service and validation for cleanrooms, containment facilities, fume cupboards, clean air devices, and minor air handling equipment, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring exceptional performance and compliance. Whether on-site or off-site, your contributions will directly impact client satisfaction, reinforce our reputation for excellence, and drive innovation in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

What will you do?

1. Investigate and solve problems clients may experience using CAT products and services and offer any on/ off site assistance and advice in a professional manner.
2. Carry out minor repairs and basic servicing on air handling equipment.
3. Submit reports of all service visits and upload data promptly and in accordance with CAT specifications. Ensuring completion of all contracted tasks and completion of all relevant paperwork and communication to the Admin team, inline with the current procedures via CATConnected (company portal).
4. Review client PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules and provide advice on where improvements can be made in testing methods or sequences.
5. Full responsibility for all assigned test kit/ equipment to ensure timely calibration and notification of any issues in terms of functionality or required repairs.
6. Undertake all training, including those related to RoSPA accredited essential Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental issues.

How will you get rewarded?
Compensation and Benefits

• Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.
• 22 days annual leave, 8 days of bank holidays
• Company pension plan
• Performance based annual review
• Medicash plan providing cashback on day to day health treatments
• Laptop
• Company Phone

How will you get here?
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrable IT skills: including MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) - CATConnected Portal will be provided.
• Ability to organize, motivate and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a logical approach to evaluation and problem solving.
• Willingness to undergo in-house training to gain an in-depth working knowledge of relevant Industry Standards.

Job Specific Requirements

• Full & clean UK driving License
• Regular criminal records check required for client sites

Note: This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications expected of a Validation Technician. Responsibilities may vary depending on the organization and specific projects assigned. Training and mentorship will be provided to support the candidate's professional development.

TSS Family of Companies is a passionate equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. Interested in a role but not sure it’s the right fit for you? Call us and let’s talk.