Abhinav Sharma
Northampton,UK
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with years of experience in manufacturing operations, preventive maintenance, machine changeovers, fault diagnosis, production support, and continuous improvement within high-volume FMCG and manufacturing environments. Experienced in maintaining automated production equipment, conducting planned preventive maintenance (PPM), troubleshooting machinery issues, and ensuring equipment reliability. Skilled in working with cross-functional teams to minimise downtime, improve efficiency, and maintain health and safety standards. Seeking to leverage technical expertise in a Maintenance Technician role within the NHS.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor (Supply Chain & Business Studies)
Quiklearn (DBN Headhunters Ltd)
London
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered one-to-one and group training sessions in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement and Logistics.
- Developed structured learning materials and practical case studies.
- Analysed learner performance and provided targeted feedback.
- Demonstrated strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Fulfilment Centre Associate
Amazon UK
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported inventory accuracy, material flow and customer order fulfilment in a high-volume environment.
- Achieved productivity and quality KPIs while maintaining operational excellence.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure efficient logistics operations and timely dispatches.
Production and Maintenance support Engineer
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
, India
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for monitoring and supporting automated pen assembly and cap assembly manufacturing machines.
- Performed routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime.
- Assisted with machine setup, adjustments, troubleshooting, and changeover operations.
- Worked closely with maintenance personnel to identify and resolve mechanical issues affecting production.
- Supported root cause investigations for equipment failures and implemented corrective actions.
- Maintained operational records and ensured adherence to quality and safety procedures.
- Participated in process improvement projects to increase productivity and equipment performance.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Kandari Beverages Pvt Ltd(Subsidiary of COCO-COLA)
, India
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance support, and changeovers of German-manufactured KHS production equipment.
- Served as the primary engineer for KHS Labeller, Shrink Packer, and Palletizer systems.
- Performed planned preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
- Conducted machine inspections, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting during production breakdowns.
- Assisted in corrective maintenance activities and coordinated with maintenance teams to restore equipment performance.
- Managed product and format changeovers while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives to increase machine availability and operational effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
Project Engineer - Construction
Self Help Group of Engineers
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered projects on time and within budget, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Led teams of over 20 workers, coordinating with suppliers and contractors to optimise project resources.
Education
MSc - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Swansea University
United Kingdom01-2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Jammu
India01-2014
Skills
- Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Production Machinery Maintenance
- Fault Finding & Troubleshooting
- Breakdown Response
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Risk Assessment Awareness
- Technical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Risk Assessment Awareness
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Tutor (Supply Chain & Business Studies)
Quiklearn (DBN Headhunters Ltd)
01.2025 - 03.2026
Fulfilment Centre Associate
Amazon UK
09.2024 - 01.2025
Production and Maintenance support Engineer
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 07.2022
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Kandari Beverages Pvt Ltd(Subsidiary of COCO-COLA)
02.2018 - 03.2020
Project Engineer - Construction
Self Help Group of Engineers
05.2016 - 01.2018
MSc - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Swansea University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Jammu