Facilities and Plant Engineering (Graduate Scheme)

Your two-year Graduate Development Programme will be tailored to ensure you gain a broad understanding of your chosen field and build the foundations of a successful career. You will get the support, guidance and training you need to be successful at Caterpillar. You will also have opportunity to gain experience working with our global Caterpillar customers. You will have the opportunity to work with other facilities across our global organisation and you will be directly involved, and at the heart of our business, participating on strategic projects. Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage facility engineering capex projects from conception to commissioning.
• Use influence and expertise to manage external contractors and internal customers and peers to ensure effective delivery of projects.
• Effectively communicate progress to key stakeholders and the wider business.
• Effectively forecast project and regular expense costs, manage and communicate project budgets.
• Use a variety of problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate, reacting to flexible customer requirements and technical issues.
• Responsible for plant equipment contracted servicing and compliance on specific allocated equipment.
• Contractor management - qualification of contractors to work on site, inductions, approval of RAMS, permit issuing, work supervision.
• Use a variety of software applications such as CAD, CMMS, Contractor management software, to aid project design, contractor supervision, and contractor and employee safety.
• Ensure Caterpillar is meeting its corporate agenda and targets in all aspects of work, including sustainability and carbon reduction, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement using new technologies.
• Technical support for maintenance and internal customers.
• React dynamically to breakdowns when required, working in a safe and efficient way to minimize downtime., Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
  
  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 a relevant discipline: Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maths, Sciences.
We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK placement students to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the UK before you start your placement.

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 lots of exciting opportunities for Graduates to join Caterpillar across the UK! New graduates are critical to the success of our business. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters. We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar. 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. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success. Caterpillar's Desford facility is part of the Building Construction Products (BCP) division, manufacturing a range of world class Backhoe Loaders and Compact Wheel Loaders, as part of the wider BCP range of products. Desford is more than just a production facility - it is home to a range of functions with global scope, including HR, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Marketing. 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., Upon successful completion of the scheme, you will progress into a key role where you will directly contribute to the operational and project activity that is at the heart of our business. We will provide you with the training and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar, in a global organisation there are so many possibilities!

Salary : £34,800, £1500 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working, and 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with global business.