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In mainland UK, Abbott employs over 2,100 people across multiple sites. Abbott has an R&D and manufacturing centre of excellence in Witney (Oxfordshire), commercial and support operations in Solihull, Maidenhead and Sale, Laboratories in Malvern and Abingdon, an Assay production facility in Dundee, and a Nutrition distribution site in Sittingbourne. Abbott began manufacturing in the UK in 1937.
Abbott’s Award Winning Programme is currently inviting applications from final year student / graduates for our 2023 Professional Development Graduate Programme (PDP).
The scheme will commence in Witney, a Diabetes Care facility part of our Medical Device Division. The Witney site manufactures significant quantities of test strips annually and has also been instrumental in the research, development and manufacture of the next generation FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, launched in September 2014.
The Role
The Abbott Professional Development Programme (PDP) offers graduates an opportunity to apply and further develop their skills in different areas and divisions at our sites across the UK and abroad over a three-year period. During this time, graduates will rotate through three diverse and challenging 12 month assignments, on the following basis:
- Year One Technical rotation
- Year Two Supervisory role
- Year Three Global Operational Excellence
If successful your role could involve working in a variety of Engineering or Science led areas - manufacturing, projects, quality, laboratory, scientific, technical services or research and development.
From this experience, you will develop a deep understanding of our company as well as develop your management, technical and interpersonal skills. In addition to your development being supported by your assignment manager, you will also be paired with a mentor who will assist you in navigating your career throughout the program. Abbott’s Professional Development Programme is:
- Highly Selective
- Tailored to your professional talents and interests
- Rich in experience and supported by a mentoring programme
- Accelerated, preparing you to make significant and valued contributions much earlier than you might expect.
Requirements
As Abbott’s Professional Development Programme is highly selective & challenging, the following criteria are applicable:
- 2.1 Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science field
- Strong academic performance and extracurricular activity
- Exceptional Interpersonal skills and track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity
- Demonstrable industry based experience in a similar engineering or scientific environment
- Ability to learn quickly
- Flexibility to change location to take up assignments at different Abbott sites including international locations
- Interested in pursuing diverse career options at Abbott
