Career Area: Operations
Job Description:
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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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.
We are looking for 1 apprentice to join our Production Machinist Machining Team located at our Peterborough facility (PE1 5FQ).
This 4-year advanced apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. From day one, you will be embedded in a team, solving real-world problems through combining college-based learning with on-the-job training.
Responsibilities:
* Help design, create, and fulfill orders that support the manufacturing departments' development and upkeep of our products and assembly lines.
Our apprentices will:
* Earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £13,576 per year.
* Receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Have access to a 5% annual bonus, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.
In collaboration with our partnered training provider, College of West Anglia (Wisbech Campus), our 4-year advanced apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing college-based learning leading to nationally recognised qualifications through the Level 3 Engineering Technician standard:
* A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
As part of this apprenticeship, apprentices are required to attend college on a day release basis, and therefore will be required to travel.
Entry Requirement:
* GCSEs: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English, and a Science or Engineering subject.
* OR completed one year full-time further education and achieved Performing Engineering Operations, Level 2 (6 units).
* A-Levels: Not required.
NOTE: Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2025.
Our Culture:
We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences, and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Post Apprenticeship:
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression.
Recruitment Timeline:
Go Live: January 17th 2025
Closing Date: February 23rd 2025
Interview/Assessment Centre Day (in-person): Between April 7th to 2nd May 2025
Employment Start Date: September 8th 2025 (provisional)
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined.
NOTE: Only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage.
Recruitment Process:
Stage one – Online Application: Complete the online application before the closing date.
Stage two – Assessment Centre: The half-day assessment centre will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving.
Stage three – Offer: After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates.
We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on UKRecruitment@cat.com.
Posting Dates: January 17, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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