Job Description
Trainee Validation Engineer
Location: Field-Based (UK, Hospital and Laboratory Sites)Starting Salary: £28,000 + company van + tools + laptop + mobileStructured salary growth to £38,000 after 3 yearsFull 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)