FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About us
Caterpillar is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial technology. Since 1925, the company has helped build stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation, teamwork, and world-changing engineering. At the Peterlee facility in County Durham, Caterpillar manufactures the world-renowned Cat® Articulated Trucks using advanced robotics, modern analysis tools, and state-of-the-art production systems.
‎The organisation is built on core values — Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability — and thrives on diversity, inclusion, and shared progress.
Employer: Caterpillar
Position: Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £26,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Work location: Peterlee Durham, UK
What We Offer:
- ‎A 12-month Industrial Placement Scheme in Maintenance Engineering
- ‎Competitive salary of £26,000
- ‎Share Scheme participation
- ‎Pension scheme
- ‎25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- ‎Opportunity to work across multiple Caterpillar sites
- ‎Real involvement in strategic, high-impact projects
- ‎Exposure to global teams and cutting-edge technologies
- ‎A dedicated workplace mentor guiding your professional development
- ‎Conditional fast-track to the Graduate Development Scheme for top performers
Other Benefits:
- ‎A deeply inclusive, supportive environment committed to diversity
- ‎Partnerships with SWE and WES
- ‎Access to employee resource groups
- ‎Hands-on experience applying university learning to real-world engineering
- ‎Potential summer placement + financial incentive upon fast-track selection
- ‎Professional growth in a world-class engineering environment
Your Role Will Include:
During this placement, you will be fully integrated into Caterpillar’s operations, contributing to essential engineering and maintenance activities such as:
- ‎Measuring and analysing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- ‎Supporting availability improvement initiatives
- ‎Assisting with safety-focused projects alongside the Maintenance Lead
- ‎Creating and implementing maintenance processes
- ‎Working with Maintenance Support Engineers on MGPP (Multi-Generational Product Planning) projects
- ‎You will be responsible for key project deliverables and collaborate with global teams to solve complex technical problems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Open-minded, curious individuals eager to learn and innovate
- ‎Strong problem-solvers with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- ‎Motivated, hardworking students who embrace challenges and change
- ‎On track to achieve at least a 2:2 honours degree in
- ‎Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- ‎Students in their penultimate year (unless completing an integrated master’s)
This is more than a placement — it’s a launchpad. At Caterpillar, you won’t just watch progress happen; you’ll help build it. You’ll gain hands-on engineering experience, solve real technical problems, and work with experts shaping the future of manufacturing. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow, this placement gives you the tools, mentorship, and platform to accelerate your engineering career with one of the world’s most respected innovators.
NOTE: Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Please note that this position requires working onsite five days a week.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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