Maintenance Engineer

PepsiCo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Leicester is seeking skilled electricians and mechanics to support high-quality food production. This hands-on role ensures manufacturing equipment runs smoothly, with responsibilities including maintenance activities and training teams on equipment knowledge. The position offers an annual salary of £55,945.21 along with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including family leave, gym memberships, and more. Apply now and join a team dedicated to quality and safety.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Generous pension scheme

24-hour online GP

Free virtual physiotherapy

Discounted gym membership

Day off on your birthday

Option to buy/sell holiday leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment required.
• Familiarity with safety protocols essential.
• Ability to train teams on equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing maintenance activities efficiently.
• Provide feedback for optimizing production schedules.
• Lead root cause analysis sessions.

Skills

Strong electro-mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship

Recognized electrical or mechanical academic qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Join our team at PepsiCo Leicester, one of the UK's leading companies in the FMCG industry!

We're looking for skilled electricians and mechanics who can keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly. In this hands‑on role, you'll play a key part in supporting high-quality food production and ensuring our lines deliver 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 (06:00-18:00) or (07:00-19:00) and nights (18:00-06:00) or (19:00-07:00). Includes weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary: £55,945.21 (including shift premium).

Quarterly performance bonuses: £325 to £750.

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

• 24-hour online GP for you and your family
• Free virtual physiotherapy
• 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.

Carry out manufacturing 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.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands‑on experience.
• Recognized electrical or mechanical 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.

Apply now - we're waiting to hear from you!

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