Job Description

Career Area:

Operations

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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.

Job Title: Maintenance Technicians x 2

Salary: From 41,232 up to 48,462

(with shift allowance) depending on previous Experience and Knowledge.

Location

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

25 days annual leave Up to 5% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, holiday purchase.

Additional Information:

Shift Patterns available

: 39 hours /week, Mon - Fri, 3 shift patterns (Days, Nights and Afternoons)

About IPSD

Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

The ATF Maintenance department is responsible for continually improving the availability of facility production equipment. Significant investment in people and equipment over recent years has led to a motivated and highly engaged team delivering excellent results using modern technology and maintenance techniques.


The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer role maintains and develops facility availability and uptime using tools such as TPM and fault analysis. In the role you will fault find on electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits or mechanical systems. You will be involved with equipment calibration, working to a planned preventative maintenance schedule, and liaising with the manufacturing departments to ensure equipment availability


A role within our Maintenance team will provide you with the opportunity to work with many leading brands in manufacturing technology such as:

Sierra Comau Fanuc Robotics Atlas Copco Georges Renault Allen Bradley Siemens

What You Will Do:

Fault find on electrical, controls, pneumatic, hydraulic & mechanical systems Work to a planned preventative maintenance schedule React quickly to breakdowns and liaise effectively with local leadership and affected parties. Liaise with the Production & Engineering Depts. to ensure equipment availability Provide high levels of equipment availability to our internal customers. Must ensure that safe working practices are followed. Able to create appropriate Risk Assessments and ensure they are adhered to Investigate quality issues relating to machines in a logical and structured manner Verbally report & document daily issues for handover

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification Experience of PLC systems, fault finding & diagnostics Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic machine control systems Experience of all Mechanical aspects of Machinery & Equipment (e.g motors, gearboxes etc.) Ability to read electrical, fluid system and mechanical drawings Self-motivated and comfortable to work with limited supervision

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Experience of conveyor maintenance (drives, clutches, inverters etc.) Experience Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley PLC Experience of Fanuc Robots an advantage Recognised forklift license, MEWP license Experience of working within a Manufacturing environment

All maintenance tools are supplied by the business.

Comprehensive training will be given where required.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB.

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. #LI

Posting Dates:

September 8, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply


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