Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Company: Abbott
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Location: Witney
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support Abbott’s high-volume manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing and fixing equipment issues, and supporting equipment changes with the projects team. You work in a clean room environment, maintaining bespoke automated systems to protect yields and efficiency. You contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold strict quality records. You join a cross-functional, innovative engineering team driving cutting-edge biosensor manufacturing.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • defined contribution pension
  • private healthcare
  • life assurance
  • subsidized canteen
  • flexible benefits scheme

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on automated equipment to sustain performance and yields
  • Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and faults with rapid root-cause analysis
  • Monitor equipment performance and contribute to process yield and efficiency improvements
  • Provide input to the Projects Team for changes to equipment and processes
  • Fault find and troubleshoot bespoke equipment; support improvements to production processes
  • Maintain high standards of record keeping in line with quality systems
  • Collaborate with peers across departments in a clean room/manufacturing environment
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and project-focused activities

Key requirements

  • Experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment
  • Set-up of precision assemblies and use of machine tools
  • Fault finding and problem solving
  • Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or higher qualification (ONC/HNC/HND or degree)
  • Strong communication with peers and other departments
  • Good record-keeping aligned with quality systems
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Machine tool operation

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Posted: October 1st, 2026