Posted: 5 February
The role
OverviewJoin our team at PepsiCo Leicester!
We’re looking for skilled mechanics 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 one of the UK’s favourite snacks - Walkers crisps!
Working Hours
Continental shift pattern:4 days on, 4 days off.42 hours/weekon average,including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.12-hour shifts: This will rotate between days (07:00-19:00) and nights (19:00-07:00).Includes weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.ResponsibilitiesCarry outmaintenance activitiesin 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 helpoptimizeschedules, frequency, and parts planning.Conduct pre- and post-maintenancequality checks.Managelubrication mapping andexecution,andsupport the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.Train the autonomous maintenance teamon equipment knowledge, basic Clean-Inspect-Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics. Lead theroot cause analysissessions and offer technicalexpertise.Promote andmaintainstrong5S standardsacross the plant.QualificationsNVQ Level 3or equivalentengineering apprenticeshipwith hands-on experience.Recognized mechanical academicqualification.Strong mechanical knowledge.Familiarity withCMMS and SCADAsystems.Solid understanding of equipment and technical standards.A sense of ownership forsafety, quality, and performance.Problem-solvingskills.Good communication.Salary & Benefits
Annual salary: £59,;(including shift premium). Quarterlyperformancebonuses:£325 to £750. Visasponsorship.Relocationpackage.Generous pension scheme: We double your contribution! You put in 5%, we add 10%. Extended fully paid family leave:10 weeksof parental leave and26 weeksof extended leave.Provided PPE: Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned, andmaintainedon-site. Further benefits:A24-hour online GPfor you and your family,Free virtualphysiotherapy,A discountedgym membership,Long service rewards,Critical illness cover,Electric car scheme,Staff shop withgreat discounts on PepsiCo products,Day off on your birthday,Optionto buy/sell holiday leave.Apply now –we’rewaiting to hear from you!
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.
