Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Coventry; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG leader in Coventry seeks skilled electricians and mechanics to maintain manufacturing equipment, ensuring the production of popular snacks. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and hands-on experience. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and training team members. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to your professional development.

Benefits

Annual salary £55,161.97

Quarterly performance bonuses

Generous pension scheme

Fully paid family leave

24-hour online GP

Discounted gym membership

Long service rewards

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an engineering role.
• Familiar with safety protocols in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance activities maximizing wrench time.
• Support continuous improvement goals using the PDCA cycle.
• Train autonomous maintenance teams on equipment.

Skills

Electro-mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship

Recognized electrical or mechanical academic qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Coventry, one of the UK's leading companies in the FMCG industry!

We’re looking for skilled electricians and mechanics who can keep our manufacturing equipment running smoothly. In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in supporting high-quality food production and ensuring our lines deliver some of the UK’s favourite snacks – like Doritos and Wotsits.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: £55,161.97 (including shift premium).
• Quarterly performance bonuses: £325 to £750.
• 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.
• Provided PPE: Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned, and maintained on-site.
• Further benefits:
  • A 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

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: This will rotate between days (06:30-18:30) and nights (18:30-6:30).
• Includes weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing maintenance activities in 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 help optimize schedules, frequency, and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge, basic Clean-Inspect-Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics.
• Lead the root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience.
• Recognized electrical or mechanical academic qualification.
• Strong electro-mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of equipment and technical standards.
• A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.
• Problem-solvingskills.
• Good communication.

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