Maintenance Technician (Fitter) – Nights

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Fitter) – Nights to join our Maintenance Team. In this role you will play a key role in supporting the reliability, performance, and compliance of our manufacturing equipment and mechanical services.

The shift pattern will be Monday - Friday Nights, but flexibility around shifts is important in this role.

This role is focused on maintaining equipment uptime, supporting health and safety standards, ensuring quality and compliance, and helping drive continuous improvement across the business unit. You will work in a highly regulated environment where teamwork, technical expertise, and a proactive approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on mechanical services, plant, and equipment

Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions

Support improvements in machine and equipment effectiveness

Source and identify required spare parts for equipment and systems

Assist specialist vendors during preventative maintenance activities

Participate in FATs, commissioning, and qualification of new plant and equipment

Support the setup and optimisation of preventative maintenance routines

Contribute to risk assessments for tasks and equipment

Communicate concerns, issues, and process improvements to management

Resolve technical issues quickly and effectively to minimise downtime

Support continuous improvement initiatives such as MEP, OEE, OPEX, RCA, and productivity programs

Provide KPI tracking and reporting support for the Technical Team

Assist during regulatory and compliance audits

Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with health and safety requirements

rade-certified Mechanical Qualification

At least 4 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environment

Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and automation systems

Experience working in a GMP or other regulated environment

Proven problem-solving, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills

Ability to read, analyse, and interpret technical data, procedures, and specifications

Strong documentation and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Willingness to work overtime and shift patterns as required

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic processing environments is an advantage

Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications

Experience maintaining electromechanical manufacturing equipment

Machining and welding experience would be beneficial

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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