Enterprise Cross Functional

The EHS Department is an exciting place to be in an organisation and provides an exceptional opportunity to see every part of a business and this role is no exception. You will be exposed to the inner workings of the Peterlee Facility and have an opportunity to work with all the teams that support the production of a fantastic product. If you are passionate about people and the environment, believe everyone should go home safely and we should protect our planet and want to make a difference then this is the role for you. This opportunity will develop your technical, communication and leadership skills and provide an insight into the EHS function. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Policy and Objective

• Supporting the EHS Team in developing policies that are easy to adopt by our workforce.
• Supporting the achievement of the Facility, Division and Corporate EHS Strategy.
Risk Management
• Supporting EHS improvements projects with cross functional involvement.
• Building capability within our workforce by developing and delivering training.
• Supporting event investigations.
Engagement and Comms
• Creating psychologically safe environments to encourage communication and improve EHS performance.
• Communicating key messages in an innovative way to engage our workforce.
• Leading forums and gaining feedback to improve the EHS Function.
Assurance
• Supporting assurance activity and understanding compliance.
• Supporting trend analysis, use of Power BI and legal compliance tracking.
• Engaging with local authorities and building relationships with interested parties.
In addition to EHS, there will be opportunities to work with other departments to understand each function and contribute to their output.

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.
• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Health & Safety, Environmental, Business Management, Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, recognizing when support is required and seeking advice when necessary.
• Data analysis, statistical techniques, and process capability metric creation.
Desired Skills
• IEMA awareness.
• IOSH / NEBOSH awareness.
  
  Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it., We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and you will be directly involved, and at the heart of our business, participating on strategic projects.
• Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2025, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master's program.
What do we do? Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction, and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world. Diversity at Caterpillar When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. What experiences can we offer you? Our industrial placement training scheme will give you the opportunity to experience different aspects of the company. From day one you will be embedded in a team solving real world problems. You will get to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That's why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful.

Salary: £24,500, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).