Validation Officer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Bebington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Bebington is seeking an experienced Validation Officer to join their Quality Assurance team. This role involves managing validation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have validation experience and a strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a supportive working environment, including excellent benefits like 25 days holiday and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days holiday + 1 company day

Early finish Fridays & Christmas shutdown

Pension and wellness support

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a validation role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally IQ, OQ, or PQ experience; candidates from QC, QA, Regulatory or Production encouraged.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute validation activities ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams on equipment qualifications and process validations.
• Maintain and update the site Validation Master Plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Validation Officer

Based in Birkenhead, Wirral

Industry: Pharmaceutical / FMCGl Manufacturing

Hours: Mon‑Thurs 8am‑5pm, Fri 8am‑12:30pm

Salary: Up to £40,000 based on experience plus bonus

We’re proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client – a growing and well‑respected manufacturing business – for an experienced Validation Officer to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail‑driven professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving validation processes within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will also be involved in new product introduction and new equipment validation as part of this process. Those with less experience will benefit from the training and mentoring on offer to ensure you are a success in this role.

The Role

As a Validation Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing and executing validation activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver equipment qualifications, process validations, and internal audits, while promoting quality best practices across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the site Validation Master Plan.
• Develop and execute validation protocols and reports.
• Perform equipment qualification and process validation.
• Support and coach staff on validated processes and quality documentation (once fully trained).
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Contribute to investigations and problem‑solving activities.
• Provide data and insights for quality metrics and continuous improvement.

About You

• Previous experience in a validation role within a manufacturing environment – including IQ, OQ or PQ experience – ideally. Candidates from QC, QA, Regulatory or Production with exposure to Validation are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a supportive, quality‑focused business.
• Involvement in varied, hands‑on validation projects.
• Competitive salary + bonus.
• 25 days holiday + 1 company day (+ option to purchase 3 more).
• Early finish Fridays & Christmas shutdown.
• Pension, Simply Health, and wellness support.
• Free parking, cycle to work scheme, and ongoing development opportunities.

Important Information

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