Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

Overview

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 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 minimize 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 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 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 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

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