Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£60,117 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 5223
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.4×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and PepsiCo is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Join our team at PepsiCo Skelmersdale!
We’re looking for skilled Mechanical engineers 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 some of the UK’s favourite snacks - like Snack-a-Jacks and Monster Munch.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary: £60,117.00 (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
- Continental shift pattern: 3 on, 2 off.
- 42.9 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
- 12.25-hour shifts: This will rotate between days (05:45-18:00) and nights (17:45-6:00).
- Includes weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts.
- Carry out 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.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands-on experience.
- Recognized mechanical academic qualification.
- Strong 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-solving skills.
- Good communication.
Apply now - we're waiting to hear from you!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Offer £60,117
- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
Even the bottom of this range, £60,117, beats the market's 75th percentile. PepsiCo pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PepsiCo holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.