Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

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

The Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice will complete the SOLAS national standards‑based Electrical and Instrumentation 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.

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

Complete all on‑the‑job training and assigned tasks in line with SOLAS apprenticeship standards

Assist with maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. As well as maintenance and calibration of instruments.

Help maintain motors, control panels, switchgear, and field devices.

Participate in electrical testing and commissioning activities under supervision

Support electrical/mechanical maintenance activities on production lines, utilities, and site infrastructure.

Support maintenance and troubleshooting of process control systems.

Participate in planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response to minimize equipment downtime

Learn to work with pressure, flow, temperature, and level measurement devices.

Assist with PLC and automation-related equipment where applicable.

Support work on motors, drives, sensors, panels, control systems, and basic automation equipment

Record maintenance activities accurately using PepsiCo's Computerized 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 general 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 and Instrumentation Apprenticeship program

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

Essential

Requirements

Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), including Mathematics and/or Physics

Eligibility to register for the SOLAS Electrical and Instrumentation 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 teamDesirable

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 and instrumentation principles or controls

From the products on shelves to the moments consumers share every day, PepsiCo's frontline teams make it happen. Through the essential work of making, moving, and selling our products, you bring beloved brands, like Lay's, Quaker, and Gatorade into homes and communities around the world.

Here, you'll build skills, work with a company that values its people, and grow with opportunities designed for your success, today and for the long run.

Join us, and be part of a team that works together, takes pride in what we deliver, and creates smiles every day