Critical Air Validation Engineer

Job Title: Critical Air Validation Engineer

Location: Derby, East Midlands

Salary/Benefits: -28k - -45k + Training & Benefits

Due to continued growth, a respected name within the Critical Air / Clean Air industry is recruiting for a knowledgeable Validation Engineer to join their team. You will be predominantly covering Midlands contracts, across healthcare and pharmaceutical premises. We are looking for someone with robust industry knowledge, who is confident in articulating technical matters directly to clients, and will be confident in operating independently on site. Our client is a leading name who can offer excellent further progression, in addition to attractive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.

Consideration will be given to candidates from the following areas: Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough, Coalville, Nottingham, Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Kidderminster, Stoke-on-Trent.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Experience working as a Critical Air Validation Engineer
• Will hold the BOHS P601 as a minimum
• Good technical knowledge, including: HTM 0301 guidelines
• It would be advantageous to hold the CP (Competent Person) and / or AP (Authorised Person)
• Able to travel as per company needs
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Professional manner

The Role:

• Validations and verifications of critical ventilation systems within operating theatres and clean room environments
• Testing of microbiological safety cabinets and fume cupboards
• Conducting microbiological sampling
• Pressure cascades and particle counting
• DOP and HEPA filter testing
• Fault finding on existing systems
• Completing regular technical service reports
• Acting as a key point of call for clients, answering technical queries and providing project updates
• Ordering materials and parts as needed
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients

Alternative Job titles: Validation Engineer,

Future Select are recruiting in the Compliance / Environmental industry, including: LEV / Critical Air / Clean Air / Air Hygiene / Fire Safety; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market.

We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level. -

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