AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, ( Facebook, Instagram ( , X ( and YouTube. ( We are currently sourcing an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our team in AbbVie Westport on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract basis.

This is a shift based role, you will be required to work Weekend 12-hour shifts between days and nights on a bi-weekly rotation.

The Business

Unit (BU) Maintenance Technician (Fitter) reporting to the Technical Lead will work as part of the technical team across aseptic manufacturing and Filling, Packaging, Plastics and site services. They will work to key metrics in equipment up time, Health & Safety, Quality/Compliance, Customer Service (internal and external) and Cost. Planned and Unplanned maintenance of mechanical Services, Plant and Equipment.

Assisting preventative maintenance by specialist vendors. Attendance during FAT / Commissioning of current plant and equipment. Assist in the performance of equipment qualifications. Support the setup of Preventative Maintenance Routines for equipment.

Support the Risk assessment of tasks and equipment.



Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner to support operations. Support continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., Provide information to the tracking and monitoring of the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.

Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits. Ensures all maintenance activities within Eyecare are performed to the appropriate health and safety standards. Ability to trouble-shoot and correct technical issues, in an effective and timely manner, with a sense of urgency to minimize equipment downtime.

Ability to read, analyse, interpret technical data, and technical procedures. Flexible and willing to carry out overtime and Shift Work as necessary.

Trade Certified Mechanical

Qualification. A minimum of 2 years' maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environment Clear understanding and experience of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech industries or aseptic processing.

The ability to interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications Experience in the maintenance of electromechanical manufacturing equipment Machining, and welding experience an advantage AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.

📌 Maintenance Technician (Fitter) (Weekend Shift)
🏢 AbbVie
📍 Westport