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Service Engineer (Life Science Sector)
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Aqua-Tech Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of one of our clients, a fast-growing, innovation-led provider of high-performance technologies for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. With offices in Edinburgh and Singapore, they specialise in delivering GMP-compliant equipment and validation services that support critical cleanroom operations and sterilisation processes across the globe.
The Roles:
We are looking to hire two experienced Validation & Service Engineers to join their growing technical team:
* One engineer will be field-based in Scotland, covering the Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Grampians areas. This role will focus on planned/reactive maintenance, breakdown response, and installations of medical machinery.
* The other will be based out of our Edinburgh office and will take the lead on commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT), and occasional international travel to support projects abroad.
Both engineers will work across GMP-regulated environments, supporting washer disinfectors, sterilizers, and related equipment for both NHS and life sciences clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform Factory & Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) on sterilizers, washers, and other GMP equipment.
* Execute and document Installation & Operational Qualifications (IQ/OQ) in line with MHRA, EMA, and FDA expectations.
* Undertake planned maintenance, reactive service calls, and breakdown diagnostics on washers and sterilizers.
* Conduct installations of new medical machinery at client sites.
* Deliver validation activities in accordance with HTM2010 and other relevant standards.
* Liaise with clients to prepare validation protocols, and maintain digital service and GMP documentation.
* Support and mentor junior engineers; contribute to process improvement and service quality.
Requirements:
Essential
* City & Guilds HTM2010 Certificate (Washers and Sterilizers)
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a GMP or NHS environment
* Solid understanding of GxP, validation lifecycle documents (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
* Experience with:
* Thermal mapping
* Bowie-Dick testing
* Leak rate testing
* Calibration procedures
* Confident working independently in cleanroom/sterile service environments
Desirable
* Familiarity with HTM01-01, EN285, ISO 15883
* Knowledge of ALCOA+ and risk-based validation principles
* Comfort with PLC/SCADA systems and reading technical drawings
* Willingness to travel
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
* Flexible, supportive working environment
* Ongoing investment in your training and professional development
* A collaborative culture in a company making a real impact in global healthcareBefore You Apply
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