Line Engineering Lead

PepsiCo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in snacks and beverages is seeking a Line Engineering Lead in Leicester. The role involves improving maintenance systems and enhancing team capabilities within a vibrant work environment. The ideal candidate will possess FMCG experience and strong coaching skills, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Fixed salary plus allowances

PPE provided

Subsidized canteen

Long service rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to influence technicians and line leads.
• Strong coaching and development skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Transfer knowledge to line teams and develop their skills.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical capability

Coaching

Influencing

Operational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester. At the end of 2025, we will move our UK office to a vibrant new Reading town centre location, just minutes from Reading train station.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in over 200 countries. In 2024, PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in revenue, driven by a portfolio including Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Our brands each generate over $1 billion in retail sales annually.

Our vision is to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), a strategic transformation focusing on sustainability and human capital. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com and follow us on social media.

Role of the Line Engineering Lead

The Line Engineering Lead is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the maintenance planning and scheduling (MPS) and breakdown elimination (BDE) daily management system (DMS). They will coach line teams to enhance technical ability and ensure continuity with other Progressive Maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lines are not constrained due to lack of technical capability or knowledge.
• Plan, organize, and execute maintenance tasks efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Transfer knowledge to line teams and develop their skills to meet team and line goals.
• Review and prioritize SAP work orders within 24 hours of generation.
• Maintain current work order backlog and manage reporting and business needs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to influence technicians, line leads, and engineers.
• Strong coaching and development skills.
• Commitment to self-development.
• Experience with integrated work systems (IWS) and operational skills, or ability to acquire them quickly.
• Manufacturing line experience and equipment ownership capability.
• Flexible mindset and willingness to cover various roles as needed.
• WPI Level 4 capability is highly desirable.

Support will be provided for physical or non-physical adjustments during the application process. Please contact the Recruiter for assistance.

Benefits

• Fixed salary plus allowances
• Competitive pension scheme
• PPE provided
• Subsidized canteen
• Long service rewards

Why PepsiCo?

We offer a competitive package including bonus, health and wellbeing support, and more. We have enhanced parental leave policies and electric car options through salary sacrifice. Our workforce is dedicated, and we promote career growth and internal promotion.

Our Culture

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity, reflecting the communities we serve. Adjustments are available to support participation in the application process.