Job Description

Career Area:

Operations

:

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:

Quality Support (PDA)

Salary:

33,800 and rising to 37,500 when role triggers are met

Contract

: Full time & permanent

Location:

Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity

As a

Quality Support (PDA)

within Building Construction Products (BCP), you'll be part of the team that carries out Pre-Delivery Audits, the final quality checks before our machines leave the Desford facility. This involves inspecting fully built machines to ensure they meet all specifications, are fully functional, and ready for our customers. It's a hands-on role focused on identifying and resolving issues, improving build quality, and supporting continuous improvement, perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right.

What you will do:

As a

Quality Support (PDA)

, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Carrying out audits on fully built machines using inspection standard work. Performing key quality checks including Machine Preservation Audits, Sound Testing, and Compliance procedures. Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across departments. Accurately recording and communicating defects using digital and visual tools. Providing clear, actionable feedback to improve build quality. Leading or supporting defect investigations and training new team members.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate:

Applied quality understanding in a manufacturing or engineering environment, able to follow and contribute to quality processes confidently. High attention to detail, consistently able to spot and report issues accurately, with a proactive approach to resolving them. Clear and confident communication skills, able to share findings effectively and work collaboratively across teams. Competent IT skills, comfortable using digital tools and systems to record, report and analyse quality data.

What You May Have:

Proven skills in quality assurance within a manufacturing or engineering environment, actively contributed to quality processes and supported issue resolution and improvement initiatives.

Interview Process

: Informational Interviews and on-site face to face interviews

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.


Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits:

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 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 private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel

: Not required

Posting Dates:

October 14, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply


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