Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

PepsiCo Inc.; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

24-hour online GP

Gym discount

Long service rewards

Electric car scheme

Staff shop discounts

Birthday day off

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

PepsiCo Lincoln is seeking skilled maintenance technicians to keep our snack production lines running smoothly. You will perform planned maintenance on manufacturing equipment, follow PDCA cycles, and help optimize schedules and parts planning to minimize downtime.

The role requires electro-mechanical knowledge, CMMS/SCADA familiarity, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Expect a 4 on/4 off continental shift pattern and 12‑hour rotation with weekends and holidays included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or 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.

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 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

Electro-mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Good communication

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical or mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Lincoln!

We’re looking for skilled mechanics & electricians 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 some of the UK’s favourite snacks - like Quavers.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: £56,983.68(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,
  • 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

Working Hours

• Continental shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 x days, 2 x nights and then 4 off)
• 42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
• 12-hour shifts: This will rotate between days and nights.
• 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.
• 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‑solvingskills.
• Good communication.

Benefits

• 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,
• 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.