Automation & Maintenance Engineer – 4-on/4-off

Abbott; Minster Lovell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Witney is seeking a multi-skilled Support Engineer to maintain bespoke automated equipment in a clean-room environment. The role involves preventive maintenance, fault finding on complex tooling, and improving yields with structured problem solving.

You’ll need an engineering apprenticeship or higher qualification and experience in a manufacturing setting, with familiarity in laser cutting, micro-fluid deposition, vision systems, and working under regulated industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience and skills in set-up of precision assemblies and use of machine tools.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems in complex equipment.
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or higher education in a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on bespoke automated equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and monitor equipment performance.
• Provide input to help maintain process yields and efficiencies.
• Support Projects Team in implementing changes to equipment.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping in line with quality systems.

Skills

Set-up of precision assemblies

Machine tools

Fault finding

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or ONC/HNC/HND or degree

Tools

Laser cutting & marking

Micro fluid deposition

Vision systems

Job description

Abbott in Witney is seeking a multi-skilled Support Engineer to maintain bespoke automated equipment in a clean-room environment. The role involves preventive maintenance, fault finding on complex tooling, and improving yields with structured problem solving.

You’ll need an engineering apprenticeship or higher qualification and experience in a manufacturing setting, with familiarity in laser cutting, micro-fluid deposition, vision systems, and working under regulated industry standards.