Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Relocation Offered)

PepsiCo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation package

Generous pension scheme

Extended parental leave

24-hour online GP

Free virtual physiotherapy

Gym membership discount

Long service rewards

Electric car scheme

Staff shop discounts

Day off on birthday

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

PepsiCo Leicester is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly and support continuous improvement on production lines for Walkers crisps.

The role involves 42 hours per week with a 4 days on/4 days off continental shift pattern, including 12-hour day and night shifts. Relocation and visa sponsorship are available, with a generous pension and extensive family leave benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience.
• Recognised electrical academic qualification.
• Strong electro-mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Ownership mindset for safety, quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance activities in your area of responsibility, maximizing wrench time while following safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
• Provide feedback to planners and leadership to help optimize schedules, frequency, and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge, basic Clean-Inspect-Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics.
• Lead the root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety ownership

Quality focus

Education

NVQ Level 3

Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Leicester!

We’re looking for skilled Electrical engineers who can keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly. Your work will help ensure our production lines operate at their best every day, helping us produce one of the UK’s favourite snacks - Walkers crisps!

Working Hours

• Continental shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off.
• 42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
• 12-hour shifts: This will rotate between days (07:00-19:00) and nights (19:00-7:00).
• Includes weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance activities in your area of responsibility, maximizing wrench time while following safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
• Provide feedback to planners and leadership to help optimize schedules, frequency, and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge, basic Clean-Inspect-Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics.
• Lead the root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands‑on experience.
• Recognised electrical academic qualification.
• Strong electro‑mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of equipment and technical standards.
• A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: £59,306.05 (including shift premium).
• Quarterly performance bonuses: £325 to £750.
• Visa sponsorship.
• Relocation package (within the UK).
• Generous pension scheme: We double your contribution! You put in 5%, we add 10%.
• Extended fully paid family leave: 10 weeks of parental leave and 26 weeks of extended leave.
• Provided PPE: Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned, and maintained on-site.
• Further benefits:
  • A 24-hour online GP for you and your family.
  • Free virtual physiotherapy.
  • A discounted gym membership.
  • Long service rewards,
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Electric car scheme.
  • Staff shop with great discounts on PepsiCo products,
  • Day off on your birthday.
  • Option to buy/sell holiday leave.

For certain roles, we may ask you to declare any unspent criminal convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 at a later stage in the recruitment process and prior to any offer of employment being made. This information will be treated in strict confidence and considered only in relation to your suitability for the role.