Engineering Central Technical Services Placement 2026

Overview

You’ve learned a lot as a student already. Want to put it into practice at PepsiCo?Our placement programmes are structured to give you the chance to make an impact on some of the world’s biggest brands. From day one, you’ll be working on projects that matter. You’ll shake things up, shape trends, and get guidance and development to help you discover your potential.We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates to join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month placement programme starting in July 2026 on a full time basis.Everyday millions of people in the UK enjoy our oats, snacks, juices and beverages. As a placement student within Supply Chain, you will have the opportunity to join our 4,500 strong team who are behind these household names. As a function we are spread across 10 sites which include our Quaker Oats Mill in Cupar and our Walkers Crisp factory in Leicester – the largest crisp factory in the world.Undergraduate placement students have an important part to play in our future and we provide a perfect environment for individuals to develop, whilst feeling valued and having lots of fun. You will have lots of autonomy where your decisions will really make a difference to our business and in return you will have the chance to develop your skills and experience in a fast paced, energetic environment.Responsibilities

Central Technical Services with Supply Chain EngineeringOpportunities available at Coventry and LeicesterIn this placement, you will:Lead and own allocated Capital Projects from inception through to handover, ensuring key phasing of Projects are identified and worked to, with compliance to PepsiCo project management business process systems and technical/engineering standardsComplete Engineering Drawings / SpecificationsCarry out financial control/managementCreate project time-plansAct as the interface (“on project” point of contact) for PepsiCo plants with the design, engineering and product development to enable the execution of the Capital Projects agendaLead Project Teams as appropriate for the size of each project ensuring adequate/appropriate resource allocationDeliver the execution process to ensure standardised agile and rapid deployment of technical productivity and best practicesDeliver cross-UK projectsBe given real-life objectives to work on and will be expected to make a noticeable contribution to your departmentQualifications

What are we looking for?Students that have the full RTW for the duration of the full time placement (July 2026-July 2027).Students currently in their penultimate year of university studies, where the course includes the option of completing a sandwich placement before returning to study after the placement.Following path to a degree in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing EngineeringAn intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge accepted ways of doing thingsPassion, for our company, for your development, for sustainability and engineering deliveryAmbition, eagerness to learn and grow your career and aspire to be our future leadersCreativity, bring your new thinking and fresh ideas to our brandsYou! At PepsiCo we bring ourselves to work and embrace diversity and inclusion. We believe our differences is what makes us special.What else do you need to know?

Our placements start in July 2026 on a full-time basis and will last for 12 months, with a salary of £25,500.Other benefits:Vibrant cultureDevelopment and mentoring25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidaysDiscounted PepsiCo productsCompetitive pension schemeMarket-leading health and wellbeing benefits: Virtual GP available to you and your family 24/7, discounted gym membership, SWORD; online free digital physiotherapy serviceOur application process involves:Online applicationVideo Interview sent to you by HR: September- October 2025Virtual Assesment Center: November – December 2025Application Closing Date : 20 th

October 2025Our application window is scheduled to close on the above date, however, in the event of a large response we will close applications early. We would therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.About PepsiCoPepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and ..... full job details .....