Validation Engineer (Worksop)

Vernacare International Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health First Aiders

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Company pension scheme

Quarterly Impact Awards – up to £2,500

Manager Recognition Awards

Job summary

Vernacare International Limited is seeking a Validation Engineer to join our UK manufacturing operation. You will act as the SME for validation, ensuring robust, compliant processes across sites and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to uphold high standards.

Key responsibilities include developing validation master plans, leading IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and supporting change management to deliver compliant validation solutions while engaging cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in validation within a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and validation lifecycle principles.
• Comfortable engaging with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company SME for validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation master plans for equipment, processes, and systems.
• Lead IQ, OQ, and PQ activities on new and existing equipment.
• Support change management by identifying and delivering validation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Skills

Validation expertise

IQ/OQ/PQ

Regulated manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Job description

Reporting into: Industrialisation and Validation Manager

About Vernacare:

At Vernacare, we protect the safety and dignity of patients and healthcare professionals across the globe. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing, exceptional quality, and continuous innovation in healthcare solutions. Our values—Customer First, Accountability, Recognition, and Environmental & Social Wellbeing—sit at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Validation Engineer to join our growing UK manufacturing operation. This is a key role with responsibility for ensuring compliance across process and software validation activities across all Vernacare sites.

You will act as the subject matter expert for validation, working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient validation practices throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the company SME for validation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation master plans for equipment, processes, and systems
• Lead and perform IQ, OQ and PQ activities on new and existing equipment
• Support change management activities by identifying and delivering validation requirements
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams to support continuous improvement and compliance

About You:

• Proven experience of validation within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and validation lifecycle principles
• Confident working across multiple processes and engaging with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Well organised, detail focused, and comfortable managing multiple validation activities
• Willingness to travel to Vernacare sites across the UK

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution:

• Mental Health First Aiders
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Company pension scheme
• Quarterly Impact Awards – up to £2,500
• Manager Recognition Awards

Be the driving force behind Vernacare and work with a company committed to sustainability and innovation.