Production Operator

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Leicester is seeking hands-on individuals to operate equipment crucial for production. The role involves maintaining machine efficiency and ensuring safety. With an annual salary of £37,106.96, the position offers comprehensive benefits including performance bonuses, generous leave, and a pension scheme. This role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and working on shifts.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Generous pension scheme

Online GP services

Discounted gym membership

Long service rewards

Critical illness cover

Electric car scheme

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production environment.
• Ability to check equipment for defects and replace basic parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate the equipment in your area, keeping the line running smoothly.
• Keep machines running efficiently with regular checks and basic maintenance.
• Log issues and help solve them.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to safety

Job description

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Leicester!

We’re looking for hands-on people to help us make one of the UK’s favourite snacks - Walkers crisps! If you enjoy solving problems and working with machines, this could be a good job for you.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate the equipment in your area, keeping the line running smoothly.
• Keep machines running efficiently with regular checks and basic maintenance.
• Spot and report safety concerns.
• Log issues and help solve them.
• Switch equipment between products or batches.
• Handover information to the next shift.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production environment.
• Ability to check equipment for defects and replace basic parts.
• Problem-solving skills (like fixing a minor machine issue).
• Attention to safety.
• Good communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: £37,106.96 (including shift premium).
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• 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.
• 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.

Apply now – we’re waiting to hear from you!