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
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