Validation Engineer (Worksop)

Validation Engineer (Worksop)

Location: Worksop, UK

Reporting into: Industrialisation and Validation Manager

About Vernacare:

At Vernacare, we protect the safety and dignity of patients and healthcare professionals across the globe. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing, exceptional quality, and continuous innovation in healthcare solutions. Our valuesCustomer First, Accountability, Recognition, and Environmental & Social Wellbeingsit at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Validation Engineer to join our growing UK manufacturing operation. This is a key role with responsibility for ensuring compliance across process and software validation activities across all Vernacare sites.

You will act as the subject matter expert for validation, working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient validation practices throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the company SME for validation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards
• Develop, execute, and maintain validation master plans for equipment, processes, and systems
• Lead and perform IQ, OQ and PQ activities on new and existing equipment
• Support change management activities by identifying and delivering validation requirements
• Collaborate with engineering and site teams to support continuous improvement and compliance

About You:

• Proven experience of validation within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ and validation lifecycle principles
• Confident working across multiple processes and engaging with crossfunctional stakeholders
• Well organised, detail focused, and comfortable managing multiple validation activities
• Willingness to travel to Vernacare sites across the UK

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution:

• Life Insurance 4x salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• EV & Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Refer a Friend Scheme earn up to £1,000
• Company pension scheme
• Quarterly Impact Awards up to £2,500
• Manager Recognition Awards

Be the driving force behind Vernacare and work with a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Apply today and be a catalyst for change at Vernacare.