Electrical Apprentice, Cork

Electrical Apprentice Overview PepsiCo Carrigaline is offering an

Electrical 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 minimise 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 Computerised 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

Be formally registered on the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship programme

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

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