Validation Engineer

Role Overview
As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning and validating specialist hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) bio-decontamination systems at pharmaceutical, life science and healthcare sites across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
You’ll carry out installation and commissioning activities, IQ/OQ/PQ validation and service work, ensuring all tasks are completed in line with approved protocols, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and strict quality standards.
The equipment includes Bioquell HPV systems, isolators, mobile decontamination units, cleanroom systems and electro-mechanical control systems.
This is a good opportunity for an experienced Validation Engineer or Commissioning Engineer from a pharmaceutical, life science or other GMP-regulated environment. Strong electro-mechanical engineers from regulated industries who are looking to move into validation will also be considered.
The position requires flexibility to travel in planned blocks of up to three weeks, with regular overnight stays. For UK and Ireland assignments, you will generally be home at weekends. All travel is paid door to door.

Company Information
Zenopa is proud to be partnering with a specialist provider of bio-decontamination and infection prevention technology.
Due to continued demand for its systems, they are looking to recruit a Validation Engineer to support pharmaceutical and life science customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Full structured training on the equipment and validation processes will be provided, offering an opportunity to develop specialist technical knowledge and progress into supervisory, sales or service roles.

Role Requirements
· Install and commission hydrogen peroxide vapour bio-decontamination systems at customer sites.
· Carry out Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) validation in line with approved protocols.
· Follow method statements, checklists and GMP requirements.
· Complete accurate validation records, service reports and technical documentation.
· Support the service team with planned preventative maintenance and repairs during quieter periods.
· Diagnose and resolve electro-mechanical faults.
· Build and maintain professional relationships with pharmaceutical and life science customers.
· Attend the Andover office for documentation when required.
· Travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe in planned work blocks.
· Follow health and safety procedures and site-specific requirements.

Person Specifications
· Experience in commissioning or validation, ideally involving IQ/OQ/PQ within pharmaceutical, life science or another GMP-regulated industry.
· Strong understanding of procedures, documentation and quality standards.
· A process-driven and detail-oriented approach to work.
· Strong electro-mechanical engineering skills and fault-finding ability.
· Willingness to support service, maintenance and repair activities alongside validation work.
· Flexible and comfortable with extended travel, regular overnight stays and occasional weekend travel or work in Europe.
· Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
· Able to lift up to 25kg.
· No penicillin allergy, as required for customer site access.

Package
· Basic salary: £39,000–£41,000, depending on experience
· 6% company performance bonus
· 4% Flex Fund, which can be used towards salary, private healthcare, additional annual leave and other benefits
· 7% employer pension contribution
· Company van and fuel card, including personal use; a car may be considered
· Door-to-door travel pay
· Weekend travel compensated with time off in lieu (TOIL); weekend working compensated with TOIL or overtime
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Company credit card, laptop and phone
· Full structured training on specialist equipment and validation processes
· Clear progression opportunities into supervisory, sales or service roles