Trainee Validation Technician

Catch 22 are recruiting on Trainee Validation Technicians on behalf of a growing specialist technical services business operating within highly regulated environments across the UK.

With opportunities available around the North East this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within a specialist and growing industry.

The Role

You'll be working with a specialist clean air technology business that supports hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers and research facilities through the testing, validation and certification of critical environments and equipment.

Combining hands-on site work with technical reporting, you'll carry out testing and certification activities within cleanrooms, laboratories and healthcare environments. From taking accurate readings and using specialist equipment to producing compliance reports, you'll play a key role in delivering the data clients rely on to keep their facilities safe, operational and compliant. This is a field-based role involving regional travel and regular overnight stays, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work in some of the UK's most advanced healthcare, scientific and research environments.

Ideal Candidate

We're open to candidates with no previous validation experience . What matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work professionally in a technical environment.

You should have:

A full, clean UK driving licence A willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home regularly Strong attention to detail Good problem-solving skills A professional and reliable approach The ability to pass enhanced security and background checks

A background in engineering, facilities management, HVAC, laboratories, science, manufacturing or other technical environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Role Details

Starting salary of £26,000 - £28,000 Permanent, full time role Company van provided Hotels and travel expenses covered Comprehensive training programme Structured career pathway with progression opportunities up to £45,000 (Achievable within 2-3 years) Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced technicians Opportunity to gain specialist technical skills within a growing industry Long-term career development with genuine progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that is willing to invest in people from day one. If you enjoy being active, travelling, working with technology and learning new skills, you'll receive all the training and support needed to build a successful career as a Validation Technician within a specialist sector.