Maintenance Planner
Posted on Nov. 26, 2025 by Abbott
- Kilkenny, Ireland
- N/A
- Full Time
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott in Ireland
Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
You are process and system driven and a proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organisation. You can assess corrective maintenance and work with engineers and technicians to determine the right actions, spares and people to correct problems. You have a methodical approach and work closely with schedulers to ensure work can be planned and scheduled effectively, with a right first time approach. You have experience working in a regulated environment.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Maximo system administrator to develop and manage KPIs and metrics relating to engineering services (and production as required). Plan corrective and preventive maintenance activities by task and priority level:
Ensure all EHS/Quality and reliability aspects are considered.
Ensure appropriate parts and tools are available.
Prepare all permits as required.
Consult with technicians where necessary on corrective work required following PMs or equipment outage.
Coordinate with scheduler to ensure PMs and DMs are completed in timely fashion.
Manage spare parts and alignment between the maintenance department and stock room.
Manage work orders, documentation, and assets within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Coordinate plant-wide shutdowns.
Engage with contractors as required and ensure all reports, job cards, etc are completed fully in Maximo.
Other related tasks as necessary.
Qualifications/experience:
Efficiently use Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint essential)
Level 7 NFQ in engineering or related.
Experience with Maximo a distinct advantage.
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience essential
What does leadership look like?
This role reports to Orlagh Costello, our Engineering Services Manager. You will join Orlagh’s team of 11, working together to ensure reliable functioning of the production equipment.
What we Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
Family health insurance,
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Career Development
Fantastic new facility
Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
Advertised until:
Dec. 26, 2025
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