Validation Technician

Catch 22 is recruiting an experienced Validation Technician to join a growing specialist business operating at the forefront of clean air technology. Working across the Midlands in healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory and research environments, you will play a key role in the testing, validation and certification of critical facilities and equipment.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with cleanroom, LEV or containment experience who values technical expertise and long-term career progression.

As a Validation Technician, you will be responsible for delivering testing, validation and certification services within clean rooms, laboratories and other controlled environments. You will combine hands‑on site work with technical reporting, collecting performance data, carrying out specialist testing, interpreting results and producing compliance reports that clients rely on to keep their facilities operational and compliant.

This field‑based role involves regional travel and regular overnight stays, offering the opportunity to work within some of the UK's most advanced healthcare, scientific and pharmaceutical environments.

• 3+ years relevant industry experience and qualifications
• Experience with in cleanroom validation, LEV, containment or regulated environments
• Knowledge of ISO 14644, HSG
  258, EU GMP Annex 1 and qualifications such as BOHS P601‑P604 or W201
• Experience with HEPA filter testing, particle counting, laminar flow systems, BSCs/MBSCs, fume cupboards, isolators, decontamination or fumigation processes
• Experience producing technical reports, interpreting performance data and delivering work within healthcare, pharmaceutical, life science or research environments
• Experience leading site activities, mentoring junior technicians or acting as a technical lead
• Strong attention to detail and excellent technical reporting skills
• Professional and customer‑focused approach
• Ability to pass enhanced security and background checks
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required

Salary between £35,000 – £40,000+ depending on experience. Permanent, full‑time role. Company van provided. Hotels and travel expenses covered. Structured technical development and ongoing training. Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects. Clear progression into senior technical and specialist positions. Long‑term career prospects within a growing organisation.