Production Operator

4/2/2026

Operate and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient line performance. Monitor machinery for defects, report safety concerns, and document operational issues.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.

About the Role

Overview

Join our team at PepsiCo Skelmersdale as a Production Operator!

We’re looking for hands-on people to help us make some of the UK’s favourite snacks like Walkers Baked and Monster Munch. If you enjoy solving problems and working with machines, this could be a good job for you.

Working Hours

Panama shift pattern: 3 days on, 2 days off. Rotating across nights and days.
42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
12-hour shifts.

Salary

£37,759.00 (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

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.

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.

Key Skills

Machine operationEquipment maintenanceProblem-solvingSafety complianceCommunicationProduction monitoringTroubleshooting