Q&V Technical Support Specialist

Bespak; Holmes Chapel; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespak in Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom, is seeking a hands-on Q&V Technical Support Specialist to back the Quality and Validation team on a major cleaning development and validation project over six months on a contract basis.

This site-based role involves supporting cleaning verification and validation activities, working closely with Q&V Specialists, Operations and other site functions to ensure project activities are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning validation, qualification and validation, or pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing is advantageous but not essential.
• Practical problem-solving ability and site-based manufacturing experience are valued.
• Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support cleaning verification and validation activities under the Q&V team.
• Collaborate with Operations and other site functions to ensure timely, accurate project deliverables.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independence

Team collaboration

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Q&V Technical Support Specialist to support our Quality and Validation (Q&V) team during a major cleaning development and validation project over the next 6 months on a contract basis.

This is a practical, site-based role where you will play an important part in supporting cleaning verification and validation activities. Working closely with Q&V Specialists, Operations and other site functions, you will help ensure project activities are completed effectively, accurately and in line with site requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical and practical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

This opportunity would suit a Technical Specialist, experienced Technical Operator, Manufacturing or Process Technician, or Junior Validation Specialist looking to apply their skills in a technical project environment.

What we are looking for

Experience in cleaning validation, qualification and validation, or pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant technical or operational experience, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively in a site-based manufacturing environment.

You will bring:

• Strong technical and practical capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively across different teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project and operational requirements.
• Relevant technical, operational or manufacturing experience.

Working Hours

This is a 37.5-hour-per-week, shift-based position, primarily working 06:00-14:00.

Where early attendance is not required, the standard working pattern of 08:30-17:00 will apply.

Candidates must be flexible and able to work across both patterns in line with project needs and operational requirements.

Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees' individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that's what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a disability Positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.