Maintenance Engineer in Thurcaston

Energy Jobline ZR; Thurcaston; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the UK is seeking skilled electricians and mechanics to maintain manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role requires NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and offers a competitive salary of £55,945.21, with benefits including performance bonuses, pension contributions, and wellness support. The successful candidates will be involved in continuous improvement and maintenance training programs, contributing to high-quality food production.

Benefits

24-hour online GP

Free virtual physiotherapy

Discounted gym membership

Long service rewards

Critical illness cover

Electric car scheme

Staff shop discounts

Day off on your birthday

Option to buy/sell holiday leave

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of technical standards.
• A sense of ownership for safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement processes.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Train autonomous maintenance teams.
• Lead root cause analysis sessions.

Skills

Electro-mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship

Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Job Description

Overview 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 (18:00-6:00) or (19:00-07:00).

Salary & Benefits

Annual salary: £55,945.21 (including shift premium). Quarterly performance bonuses: £325 to £750.

Pension & Leave

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.

PPE

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands‑on experience.
• Recognised 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.

Legal Disclosure

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 before 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.