Service Engineer (Life Science Sector)

Aqua-Tech Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of one of our clients, a fast-growing, innovation-led provider of high-performance technologies for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors. With offices in Edinburgh and Singapore, they specialise in delivering GMP-compliant equipment and validation services that support critical cleanroom operations and sterilisation processes across the globe.

The Roles:

We are looking to hire two experienced Validation & Service Engineers to join their growing technical team:

• One engineer will be field-based in Scotland, covering the Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Grampians areas. This role will focus on planned/reactive maintenance, breakdown response, and installations of medical machinery.
  
  
• The other will be based out of our Edinburgh office and will take the lead on commissioning, validation (IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT), and occasional international travel to support projects abroad.
  
  Both engineers will work across GMP-regulated environments, supporting washer disinfectors, sterilizers, and related equipment for both NHS and life sciences clients.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
• Perform Factory & Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) on sterilizers, washers, and other GMP equipment.
  
  
• Execute and document Installation & Operational Qualifications (IQ/OQ) in line with MHRA, EMA, and FDA expectations.
  
  
• Undertake planned maintenance, reactive service calls, and breakdown diagnostics on washers and sterilizers.
  
  
• Conduct installations of new medical machinery at client sites.
  
  
• Deliver validation activities in accordance with HTM2010 and other relevant standards.
  
  
• Liaise with clients to prepare validation protocols, and maintain digital service and GMP documentation.
  
  
• Support and mentor junior engineers; contribute to process improvement and service quality.
  
  Requirements:
  
  Essential
  
  
• City & Guilds HTM2010 Certificate (Washers and Sterilizers)
  
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a GMP or NHS environment
  
  
• Solid understanding of GxP, validation lifecycle documents (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ)
  
  
• Experience with:
  
  
  • Thermal mapping
    
    
  • Bowie-Dick testing
    
    
  • Leak rate testing
    
    
  • Calibration procedures
    
    
• Confident working independently in cleanroom/sterile service environments
  
  Desirable
  
  
• Familiarity with HTM01-01, EN285, ISO 15883
  
  
• Knowledge of ALCOA+ and risk-based validation principles
  
  
• Comfort with PLC/SCADA systems and reading technical drawings
  
  
• Willingness to travel
  
  What We Offer:
  
  
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  
  
• Flexible, supportive working environment
  
  
• Ongoing investment in your training and professional development
  
  
• A collaborative culture in a company making a real impact in global healthcare