UK Health Security Agency

Senior Compliance Technician

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Job summary

The Estates, Engineering and Facilities (EEF) Department is responsible for the engineering function comprising maintenance, validation, and calibration of assets, as well as repairs and capital work. Adopting the guiding principles of engineering excellence, EEF strive to contain and control risks associated with assets, infrastructure, and critical equipment on the estate.

EEF manages and controls the Principal Maintenance Contractor (PMC) in the delivery of operations and maintenance to optimise asset value and contribute to EEF's strategic objectives.

EEF engages with the site stakeholders over current and future engineering requirements to ensure the engineering function supports the needs of the business. The function embraces all engineering aspects from the supply of utilities, provision of environmental conditions to meet the regulatory/compliant (HSE, MHRA, FDA, DEFRA, Home Office and needs of external customers) for high containment and general research laboratories, pharmaceutical production facilities, cell culture storage facilities and general offices, through to minor/major servicing, validation, calibration, and the installation of specialised laboratory/process equipment.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Compliance Technician role within a small team dedicated to carry out performance integrity testing and validation of microbiological high containment facilities and equipment in accordance with safety, regulatory and UKHSA requirements.

Main duties of the job

  • Supporting the line manager in assigning the day-to-day tasks within the team and deputise when required.
  • To carry out site wide routine integrity performance testing on UKHSA's Safety and GxP related facilities and equipment which include includes the testing of High Efficiency Particle Air filters (HEPA), Microbiological safety cabinets, Building fabric and air sealability of CL3 and 4 containment Laboratories.
  • To fault find and repair Microbiological safety cabinets.
  • To carry out the preparation and review of technical reports for facilities and equipment as necessary.
  • To carry out compliance testing and execution of validation protocols in accordance with safety and UKHSA codes of practice.
  • To ensure test data is accurately recorded and records maintained and to provide oral and written reports on activities when required.
  • To liaise with Lab users and engineering support to ensure user and testing requirements are met, and to witness testing and validation activities of sub-contracted staff.
  • To advise lab users and apply innovative solutions to achieve UKHSA's business needs, deadlines and targets and attend Factory Acceptance Tests for new equipment if required.
  • In line with any other responsibilities, to perform any tasks assigned or objectives set by the Line Manager.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,997 to £39,076 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-GB-61903154-EXT

Job locations

Porton Down

Porton Down

SP4 0JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the below (10) essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Document.

  • Experience in a scientific or technical field.
  • BTEC or equivalent in a science and/or engineering subject and substantial relevant experience.
  • Testing of laboratory equipment.
  • Computer literate.
  • Accurate and clear record keeping skills.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • Ability to follow established written procedures.
  • Able to work as part of a team and able to work alone.
  • Must be able to carry equipment up to regulated weights.
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Selection Process Details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience, Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (10) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

  • 750 word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria
  • Meets no essential criteria

The following piles will be taken through to the next stage:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following:

  • Experience in a scientific or technical field.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interviewand assessment

Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview at UKHSA Porton Down. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Behaviours, technical, experience, ability and strengths will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

Working Together - Lead behaviour Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as office based at our site in Porton Down. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.

You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard / Counter-terrorist Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria - you will be assessed on the below (10) essential criteria, which have been selected from the Job Description Document.

  • Experience in a scientific or technical field.
  • BTEC or equivalent in a science and/or engineering subject and substantial relevant experience.
  • Testing of laboratory equipment.
  • Computer literate.
  • Accurate and clear record keeping skills.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • Ability to follow established written procedures.
  • Able to work as part of a team and able to work alone.
  • Must be able to carry equipment up to regulated weights.
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Selection Process Details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience, Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed (10) essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

  • Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

  • 750 word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria
  • Meets no essential criteria

The following piles will be taken through to the next stage:

  • Meets all essential criteria
  • Meets some essential criteria

Shortlisting:

In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the following:

  • Experience in a scientific or technical field.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interviewand assessment

Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview at UKHSA Porton Down. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Behaviours, technical, experience, ability and strengths will be tested at interview.

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

Working Together - Lead behaviour Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as office based at our site in Porton Down. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.

You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard / Counter-terrorist Check.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Person Specification

Application form and Statement of Suitability

Essential

  • Application form and Statement of Suitability

Behaviours

Essential

  • Working together - Lead behaviour
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace
Person Specification

Application form and Statement of Suitability

Essential

  • Application form and Statement of Suitability

Behaviours

Essential

  • Working together - Lead behaviour
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Porton Down

Porton Down

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Porton Down

Porton Down

SP4 0JG


Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing support

Gurkamal Bhambra

Recruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,997 to £39,076 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-GB-61903154-EXT

Job locations

Porton Down

Porton Down

SP4 0JG


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

UK Health Security Agency's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)