Production Operator in Leicester

Energy Jobline AZ; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in Leicester is seeking hands-on individuals to join their team. The role involves operating production equipment and ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have experience in a production environment and possess strong problem-solving skills. The annual salary is £37,106.96 with additional benefits including bonuses, a pension scheme, and family leave.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Generous pension scheme

Extended paid family leave

Online GP services

Free virtual physiotherapy

Discounted gym membership

Electric car scheme

Day off on your birthday

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.
• Spot and report safety concerns.
• Log issues and help solve them.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to safety

Job description

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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.
• 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.

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. 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.

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