Trainee Validation Engineer
Location: Field-Based (UK, Hospital and Laboratory Sites)
Starting Salary: £28,000 + company van + tools + laptop + mobile
Structured salary growth to £38,000 after 3 years
Full training programme and certifications provided
Are you passionate about engineering and looking for a long-term career pathway in healthcare and laboratory servicing?
TS Group is launching the Sychem Academy Programme — a unique 3-year development track designed to turn today's junior engineers into tomorrow’s healthcare compliance specialists.
What You'll Do:
Carry out testing, validation, and maintenance of critical decontamination equipment (autoclaves, washers, disinfectors) across NHS hospitals, labs, and government facilities
Train to work to the highest UK standards (HTM guidelines, UKAS testing)
Learn directly from industry experts with over 20+ years’ experience
Gain hands-on field experience from week one
Achieve recognised internal certifications and OEM-specific qualifications
What You’ll Bring:
Basic engineering background (mechanical, electrical, process, or similar)
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and stay overnight occasionally
Great communication skills and attention to detail
A genuine interest in developing a specialist technical career
What's In It for You?
£28,000 starting salary, rising to £38,000 within 3 years
Company van, fuel card, tools, phone, and laptop
Regular quarterly salary reviews and mentoring
Paid overtime opportunities
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Industry-leading training and long-term career progression
Private healthcare (after qualifying period)