Production Operator

Overview

Production Operator - the below role is subject to consultation

Join our team at Pepsi Co Skelmersdale!

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Annual salary: £34,917.16 annually - including shift allowance (subject to consultation, this rate may increase by 3% from October 2025)
• Quarterly performance bonuses
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• Generous pension scheme
• Extended fully paid family leave
  : 10 weeks of parental leave and 26 weeks of extended leave.
• 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 Pepsi Co products
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy/sell holiday leave

Apply now – we’re waiting to hear from you!