Validation Service Engineer

Ecolab; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful challenges

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Validation Service Engineer to execute validation and routine verification activities supporting compliant manufacture of disinfectant products. You will handle protocol execution, data capture, deviation reporting and maintain inspection-ready validated environments.

The role requires experience in regulated settings, SOP compliance, data integrity awareness, and a full clean UK driving licence with up to 75% travel across the UK/Europe.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ, BTEC, HNC, A-level, or equivalent in a scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or technical discipline.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, chemical, hygiene, or disinfectant production environment is desirable.
• Practical exposure to validation, equipment qualification, cleaning verification, or GMP-controlled documentation would be advantageous.
• Experience following SOPs and completing documentation to a high standard in a controlled environment.
• Awareness of data integrity principles and the importance of contemporaneous, legible, and traceable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out validation and revalidation activities for manufacturing processes, cleaning methods, disinfectant preparation steps, and associated equipment in line with approved protocols.
• Support qualification activities for equipment, utilities, and controlled environments used in production, storage, and handling operations.
• Complete protocol steps, data sheets, sampling records, and supporting documentation accurately and in real time.
• Record process observations, test results, and critical parameters against defined acceptance criteria and escalates any anomalies promptly.
• Support execution of efficacy, contact time, surface coverage, or environmental verification activities where required by site procedures.
• Assist with investigations linked to validation failures, out-of-limit findings, deviations, or changes affecting validated systems.
• Prepare validation packs, check equipment and materials readiness, and coordinate practical execution with production, laboratory, engineering, and quality teams.
• Contribute to periodic review, requalification planning, and maintenance of the site validation schedule.
• Maintain controlled records in line with GDP, data integrity requirements, and internal document standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve validation execution, document flow, and operational compliance.
• Realise service maintenance and Installation qualification / operation qualification (IQ/OQ) of the equipment.
• Full clean UK driving licence (75% UK / Europe travel)

Skills

Validation

GMP

Documentation

Deviation reporting

Protocol execution

Equipment qualification

IQ/OQ

Data recording

Cleaning validation

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/BTEC/HNC/A-level or equivalent in scientific/engineering discipline

Job description

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. As the Validation Service Engineer, you will execute validation and routine verification activities that support the compliant manufacture of disinfectant products and the ongoing control of validated processes, equipment, and environments. The role is focused on protocol execution, accurate data capture, deviation reporting, and supporting the site in maintaining a validated and inspection-ready state. What's in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What you'll do:

• Carry out validation and revalidation activities for manufacturing processes, cleaning methods, disinfectant preparation steps, and associated equipment in line with approved protocols.
• Support qualification activities for equipment, utilities, and controlled environments used in production, storage, and handling operations.
• Complete protocol steps, data sheets, sampling records, and supporting documentation accurately and in real time.
• Record process observations, test results, and critical parameters against defined acceptance criteria and escalates any anomalies promptly.
• Support execution of efficacy, contact time, surface coverage, or environmental verification activities where required by site procedures.
• Assist with investigations linked to validation failures, out-of-limit findings, deviations, or changes affecting validated systems.
• Prepare validation packs, check equipment and materials readiness, and coordinate practical execution with production, laboratory, engineering, and quality teams.
• Contribute to periodic review, requalification planning, and maintenance of the site validation schedule.
• Maintain controlled records in line with GDP, data integrity requirements, and internal document standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve validation execution, document flow, and operational compliance.
• Realise service maintenance and Installation qualification / operation qualification (IQ/OQ) of the equipment.
  Educated to NVQ, BTEC, HNC, A-level, or equivalent in a scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or technical discipline.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, pharmaceutical, chemical, hygiene, or disinfectant production environment is desirable.
• Practical exposure to validation, equipment qualification, cleaning verification, or GMP-controlled documentation would be advantageous.
• Experience following standard operating procedures (SOP's) and completing documentation to a high standard in a controlled environment.
• Familiarity with deviation reporting, Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) support, or change control in a regulated setting would be beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing practice (GMP), hygiene control, and validation requirements within a regulated production environment.
• Understanding of process validation, cleaning validation, equipment qualification, and routine verification principles.
• Ability to interpret approved protocols, work instructions, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Competence in accurate data recording, basic data review, and completion of validation and quality records.
• Awareness of data integrity principles and the importance of contemporaneous, legible, and traceable documentation.
• Ability to identify non-standard results and escalates issues in a timely and controlled manner.
• Competent user of standard digital tools used for documentation, data entry, and report preparation.
• Full clean UK driving licence (75% UK / Europe travel)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future, and impact what matters. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab, Purolite Resins is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters. Join Ecolab and help us protect what's vital.