Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Relocation Offered) – UK Visa Sponsorship
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Job title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Relocation Offered) at PepsiCo, Leicester, England.
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Salary: £59,306.05 per year, including shift premium.
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Purpose: Maintain and improve manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable, efficient production of Walkers crisps.
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Working pattern: Continental shift system of 4 days on and 4 days off, averaging 42 hours per week.
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Shift hours: 12-hour rotating day shifts (07:00–19:00) and night shifts (19:00–07:00), including weekends and bank holidays.
Responsibilities
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Carry out electrical and electro-mechanical maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
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Follow safety procedures and maximise productive maintenance time.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
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Provide feedback to planners and management to improve maintenance schedules, frequencies and spare-parts planning.
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Perform quality checks before and after maintenance activities.
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Manage lubrication mapping, lubrication tasks and the rationalisation of lubricants.
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Train autonomous maintenance teams in equipment knowledge, basic cleaning, inspection, lubrication and fault diagnosis.
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Lead root cause analysis sessions to identify and resolve recurring equipment problems.
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Maintain high standards of 5S (workplace organisation, cleanliness and efficiency) across the plant.
Requirements
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship, supported by practical, hands-on experience.
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A recognised electrical academic qualification.
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Strong electrical and electro-mechanical knowledge.
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Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
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Good understanding of industrial equipment and relevant technical standards.
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Strong commitment to safety, quality and equipment performance.
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Effective problem-solving and fault-diagnosis skills.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues across maintenance and production teams.
Benefits
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Competitive salary: £59,306.05 annually, including shift premium.
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Performance bonuses: Quarterly payments ranging from £325 to £750.
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Visa sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates.
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Relocation support: Relocation package available for moves within the UK.
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Pension scheme: Employer contributes 10% when the employee contributes 5%.
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Family leave: 10 weeks of parental leave and 26 weeks of extended leave, as advertised.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE): Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned and maintained on-site.
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Healthcare: 24-hour online GP access for employees and their families.
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Physiotherapy: Free virtual physiotherapy services.
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Fitness: Discounted gym membership.
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Additional benefits:
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Long-service rewards.
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Critical illness cover.
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Electric car scheme.
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Staff shop offering discounts on PepsiCo products.
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A day off on your birthday.
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Option to buy or sell annual leave.
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How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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