Senior Service and Validation Engineer
Senior Service and Validation Engineer
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- Job title – Senior Service and Validation Engineer
- Function – Heating – Sterile Services
- Location – Field based - Nationwide
- Reports to – Sterile Services Operations Manager Preston
- Responsible for staff – N/A
About our business – JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers.
Role overview – This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to progress their career, with the opportunity to work closely with the Operations Manager to support cost estimation and commercial proposals. As a Service & Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, commissioning, installation, and repair of a wide range of specialist equipment used in controlled environments across the UK.
Key tasks – • Service, maintain, and validate equipment in line with current British Standards, including: - Microbiological Safety Cabinets (BS EN 12469) - Clean Air Devices and Cleanroom environments (ISO 14644) - Fume Cupboards (BS EN 14175 and COSHH regulations) - Other Local Exhaust Ventilation systems (HM0301) • Complete accurate and compliant digital service documentation • Working in a variety of NHS facilities, University buildings, private building, and private laboratory buildings throughout the UK. • Maintain and commission laboratory equipment, clean air devices, and HEPA filtration systems • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive service work, diagnosing faults and achieving first-time fixes where possible • Compile detailed cleanroom validation reports and submit for final review • Maintain and manage van stock to support efficient fault diagnosis and repair • Contribute to customer engagement, planning, and quoting activities, supporting business growth and service delivery • Participate in ongoing training to maintain technical knowledge and stay current with standards and industry best practice • Support the operation manager with cost proposals and estimating • Managing Risk • Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations. • Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business. • Managing Health & Safety • Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements. • Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set.
Criteria – Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered) – Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed)
Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do) – • Excellent understanding of Microbiological Safety Cabinet , Pharmaceutical Isolator’s, Cleanrooms, LEV systems, Fume cupboards and other associated devices • Excellent knowledge of BSEN12469, ISO14644, COSHH, BSEN14175 and preferably HSG258 • Full UK driving license. • Have a flexible approach to work. Be prepared to work out of hours and weekend when required. • Ability to pass and maintain Enhanced DBS clearance and additional background checks – • Support the operations manager with cost proposals
Experience (what you have done)
Personal qualities (the way you think and act) – • Good interpersonal & communicating skills. • Good organisational skills and a Can-Do Attitude • Able to use own initiative.
Qualifications – • We will need you to have a full UK driving licence as the role involves UK travel. – • Ideally P601 • IPAF License • CSCS Card and IOSH • CP Certification
