Site Expert & Trainer

PepsiCo; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Coventry is seeking a Site Expert & Trainer to own and coach equipment on their lines. You will lead PMO responsibilities, support operators, and drive continuous improvement on a 4-on 4-off shift pattern.

The role offers a salary of £43,957.33 with shift allowance and requires strong problem-solving and mentoring capabilities. The SET will coach and escalate issues as needed, collaborating with Shift Technicians and Operational Team Leaders, and contribute to the site CI process.

Qualifications

• Good manufacturing practices
• Advanced Technical knowledge of Equipment and standards
• Advanced autonomous maintenance
• Problem-solving
• Mechanical comprehension
• Advanced coaching & facilitation
• Communication & listening
• Curiosity & Learning agility
• Ability to influence
• Prioritisation and decision-making
• Numerical & verbal comprehension
• Digital competence

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep technical understanding of equipment specific to their area
• Train, support and coach operators in PMO responsibilities such as: basic equipment maintenance tasks; Recognise non-standard conditions and how to raise them in the appropriate system; Zone standards and cleanliness; Problem solving; Quality checks; Detailed safety precautions and procedures (CSWP and SWP) specific to their area of expertise; Changeover process to achieve sanitation standards and improve the standard; Buddy up process

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication & listening

Curiosity & Learning agility

Ability to influence

Prioritisation and decision-making

Numerical & verbal comprehension

Digital competence

Advanced coaching & facilitation

Job description

Site Expert & Trainer

Job Locations: UK-Coventry

Job Function: Supply Chain

Relocation: No

Posted Date: 3 hours ago (30.7.2026 6:08 AM)

Req ID: 2026-466156

# of Openings: 1

Overview

We're looking for a Site Expert & Trainer (SET) in Coventry!

The Site Expert and Trainer (SET) role directly influences line performance through owning specific equipment on their lines. Working as part of a collaborative team of SETs, the priority is to support the PMOs in executing the Operational Processes within their span of control. Any issues or defects they find should be rectified or escalated to you as part of these processes, and you will coach/problem-solve and use your technical subject matter expertise to resolve them. Anything you cannot resolve needs to be escalated to the Shift Technicians (STs) and Operational Team Leaders (OTLs) and fed into the daily management systems to ensure visibility of top issues. Coaching and mentoring to ensure that we have a fix-forever mindset.

Working hours: 42 per week

Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off, alternating day and night shift blocks

Salary: £43,957.33 (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

The SET’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Can demonstrate deep technical understanding of equipment specific to their area
• Train, support and coach operators in all PMO responsibilities such as:
  • basic equipment maintenance tasks
  • Recognise non-standard conditions and how to raise them in the appropriate system.
  • Zone standards and cleanliness
  • Problem solving
  • Quality checks
  • Detailed safety precautions and procedures (CSWP and SWP) specific to their area of expertise.
  • Changeover process to achieve sanitation standards and improve the standard
  • Buddy up process
• Lead root cause problem-solving teams to address issues within their area of ownership
• Own performance results of their area of responsibility on shift
• Actively escape unresolved technical, capability and behavioural issues
• Physical handover to incoming SET
• Ongoing coaching of PMO’s and support their development
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by proactively participating in the site’s CI process

Qualifications

• Good manufacturing practices
• Advanced Technical knowledge of Equipment and standards
• Advanced autonomous maintenance
• Problem-solving
• Mechanical comprehension
• Advanced coaching & facilitation
• Communication & listening
• Curiosity & Learning agility
• Ability to influence
• Prioritisation and decision-making
• Numerical & verbal comprehension
• Digital competence

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 www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.