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. Every day 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

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 standards

Complete Engineering Drawings / Specifications

Carry out financial control/management

Create project time-plans

Act 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 agenda.

Lead Project Teams as appropriate for the size of each project ensuring adequate/appropriate resource allocation

Deliver the execution process to ensure standardised agile and rapid deployment of technical productivity and best practices

Deliver cross-UK projects

Be given real-life objectives to work on and will be expected to make a noticeable contribution to your department

Qualifications

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 Engineering

An intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge accepted ways of doing things

Passion for our company, for your development, for sustainability and engineering delivery

Ambition, eagerness to learn and grow your career and aspire to be our future leaders

Creativity, bring your new thinking and fresh ideas to our brands

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 people. PepsiCo

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 culture

Development and mentoring

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays

Discounted PepsiCo products

Competitive pension scheme

Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits: Virtual GP (available to you and your family 24/7).

ApplicationApplication Closing Date: 20th October 2025. Our 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 ..... full job details .....