Production Operator

PepsiCo, Inc.; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pattern: 3 days on, 2 days off

Rotating days and nights

42 hours per week

Job summary

PepsiCo Skelmersdale is seeking a reliable Production Operator to run and monitor packaging lines for Walkers snacks, keeping machines up and products moving safely. This role follows a Panama shift pattern (3 days on, 2 off) with 42 hours per week, rotating between days and nights, including weekends. Salary is £37,758.91 (inc.

shift allowance) and PepsiCo UK offers a supportive, inclusive environment. You will perform basic maintenance, report safety concerns, and hand over information to the

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment.
• Ability to inspect equipment for defects and replace basic parts.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the area to keep the line running smoothly.
• Conduct regular checks and basic maintenance on machines.
• Identify and report safety concerns; log issues and assist in solving them.
• Switch equipment between products or batches.
• Handover information to the next shift.

Skills

Production experience

Equipment inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Production Operator

Job ID: 468542

Closing Date: 2026-08-24

Location: Skelmersdale

Department: Supply Chain

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Skelmersdale! We're looking for hands-on people to help us make some of the UK's favourite snacks like Walkers Baked and Monster Munch. If you enjoy solving problems and working with machines, this could be a good job for you.

Working Hours: Panama shift pattern: 3 days on, 2 days off. Rotating across nights and days. 42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts. 12-hour shifts.

Salary: £37,758.91 (including shift allowance)

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 prior to 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.

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.
• Hand over information to the next shift.

Qualifications

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

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. At PepsiCo UK, we're proud to make some of the nation's favourite snacks and drinks - like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we're also home to one of the world's largest crisp factories in Leicester.

A Space to be You

We celebrate individuality and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

For more information, visit the website, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.