Overview

PepsiCo Carrigaline is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship within its Maintenance Engineering function, supporting a state‑of‑the‑art food and beverage manufacturing facility.

The Electrical Apprentice will complete the SOLAS national standards‑based Electrical Apprenticeship, gaining structured on‑the‑job experience at PepsiCo Carrigaline alongside formal off‑the‑job training. The role is designed to develop the apprentice into a fully qualified Craft Electrician, capable of safely maintaining, fault‑finding, and supporting critical manufacturing and utility equipment in a GMP‑regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of qualified Craft Electricians and Maintenance Engineering Leaders, the Electrical Apprentice will:

Complete all on‑the‑job training and assigned tasks in line with SOLAS apprenticeship standards
Assist with the installation, maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of electrical systems and plant equipment
Support electrical/mechanical maintenance activities on production lines, utilities, and site infrastructure
Participate in planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response to minimise equipment downtime
Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
Support work on motors, drives, sensors, panels, control systems, and basic automation equipment
Record maintenance activities accurately using PepsiCo’s Computerised Maintenance Management System
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to support safe and reliable operations
Actively engage in site safety, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives

Health, Safety, Quality & Food Safety

Carry out all work in strict compliance with PepsiCo Health & Safety policies and electrical safety procedures
Adhere to lock‑out/tag‑out, permit‑to‑work, and safe isolation practices at all times.
Comply fully with GMP, hygiene, and food safety requirements associated with a food & beverage manufacturing environment
Wear required PPE and maintain high standards of housekeeping
Report hazards, incidents, and near‑misses immediately

Apprenticeship & Development Requirements

The successful candidate must:

Be formally registered on the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship programme
Successfully complete all required off‑the‑job phases (college‑based training) as assigned by SOLAS
Demonstrate commitment to learning, attendance, and academic progress throughout the apprenticeship
Build technical competence and confidence progressively through on‑the‑job experience
Act in a professional manner in line with PepsiCo values and site expectations

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), including Mathematics
Eligibility to register for the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship
Strong interest in electrical and industrial engineering
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment (shift patterns and on‑call may apply over time)
Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

Prior exposure to a technical, electrical, or mechanical environment (school projects, work experience, PLC courses, QQI modules, etc.)
Interest in automation, manufacturing technology, or industrial systems
Basic understanding of electrical principles or controls

Electrical Apprentice

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