Company Name: Aqua Tech Recruitment (recruiting for a provider of high-performance technologies for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors)
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK (Flexible location, with one role field-based in Scotland and the other based out of the Edinburgh office)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Range: £45k – £55k yearly (plus vehicle, flexible location, and benefits)
Industry: Engineering / Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Job Overview
Aqua Tech Recruitment, a specialist in engineering recruitment, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Service Engineer for the Life Science sector. This permanent role offers a vital opportunity to join a leading provider of high-performance technologies for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Healthcare sectors.
This versatile position offers flexible location options—either field-based in Scotland or based out of the Edinburgh office with international travel. You will be responsible for performing FAT/SAT testing, executing IQ/OQ qualifications, conducting planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting validation processes on medical machinery used in sterile environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform FAT/SAT on sterilizers, washers, and GMP equipment.
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Execute and document IQ/OQ protocols.
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Conduct installations and planned/reactive maintenance on critical machinery.
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Deliver validation services aligned with HTM2010 and other standards.
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Liaise with clients and prepare validation protocols.
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Maintain digital GMP documentation accurately.
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Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
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Operate independently in sterile/cleanroom environments.
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Apply knowledge of GxP and validation lifecycle documents.
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Conduct Thermal mapping, Bowie-Dick testing, Leak rate testing, and Calibration.
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Desirable: Knowledge of HTM01-01, EN285, ISO 15883, ALCOA+, PLC/SCADA systems.
Qualifications
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City & Guilds HTM2010 Certificate (Washers and Sterilizers) – required.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in a GMP or NHS setting.
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Strong understanding of GxP, validation lifecycle (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
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Comfortable working independently in cleanroom environments.
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
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Desirable: Familiarity with HTM01-01, EN285, ISO 15883, ALCOA+, PLC/SCADA systems.
Salary and Benefits
Salary ranges from £45k – £55k per year, negotiable based on experience. Benefits include a company vehicle, flexible working location, and access to ongoing professional development.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time, permanent role. One position is field-based in Scotland, while the other is based in Edinburgh with required international travel. You will work in sterile environments under GMP standards, requiring precision and strong diagnostic skills.
Why Work with Us
Aqua Tech Recruitment partners with leading life science companies to connect top talent with groundbreaking innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work in high-impact environments, contribute to medical technology, and grow within a supportive and expert-driven team.
