Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Boost Plant Reliability

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Family leave

PPE provided

24-hour online GP

Physiotherapy (virtual)

Gym discount

Long service rewards

Electric car scheme

Staff discounts

Birthday day off

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

PepsiCo Skelmersdale is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly. You will maintain production lines and support continuous improvement on a shift pattern.

The role involves 3 on, 2 off shifts with 42.9 hours per week, including weekends and nights. We offer a generous pension, family leave, PPE, and perks such as online GP, physiotherapy, gym discounts, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience.
• Recognized mechanical academic qualification.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and performance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance activities in your area of responsibility following safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement using the PDCA cycle.
• Provide feedback to planners and leadership to optimize schedules, frequency and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support simplification of lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge and fault diagnostics.
• Lead root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

CMMS

SCADA

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / engineering apprenticeship

Mechanical academic qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

PepsiCo Skelmersdale is seeking skilled Mechanical Engineers to keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly. You will maintain production lines and support continuous improvement on a shift pattern.

The role involves 3 on, 2 off shifts with 42.9 hours per week, including weekends and nights. We offer a generous pension, family leave, PPE, and perks such as online GP, physiotherapy, gym discounts, and staff discounts.