Automation Support Engineer – 4-on 4-off Shifts

Abbott; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salaries

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidized canteen

Flexible benefits scheme

On site gym

Yoga

Job summary

Abbott in Witney (UK) is seeking multi-skilled Support Engineers for our Operations Group. You will perform preventive maintenance on bespoke automated equipment, respond to breakdowns, monitor performance, and support improvement projects in a clean-room environment.

You should have engineering training or apprenticeship, plus qualifications (ONC/HNC/HND or degree). Experience in precision assemblies and tool use is advantageous. This role supports a 4 on 4 off pattern including days/nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to set up precision assemblies and use machine tools.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on bespoke automated equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and monitor equipment performance.
• Support Projects Team with equipment changes and improvements.
• Maintain high standards of quality systems and cross-department communication.

Skills

Engineering background

Set-up of precision assemblies

Machine tools operation

Fault finding & problem solving

Strong communication

Record keeping

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

ONC/HNC/HND or degree in related subject

Tools

Laser cutting & marking

Microfluid deposition

Vision systems

Job description

Abbott in Witney (UK) is seeking multi-skilled Support Engineers for our Operations Group. You will perform preventive maintenance on bespoke automated equipment, respond to breakdowns, monitor performance, and support improvement projects in a clean-room environment.

You should have engineering training or apprenticeship, plus qualifications (ONC/HNC/HND or degree). Experience in precision assemblies and tool use is advantageous. This role supports a 4 on 4 off pattern including days/nights.