Senior Service and Validation Engineer

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