Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

Career Area

Operations

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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: Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician
Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met + 20% shift allowance

Career Development: You’ll have a structured development plan with regular pay increases as you complete training and build new skills. Your progression is performance-driven, and within 2–3 years you could advance to the next grade, starting at £35,200 and rising to £39,000.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contracts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term (20 months)
Hours: Please make sure you can commit to the working hours before applying:

• Shift: Mon–Wed: 16:30–02:30, Thu: 16:30–02:00

As Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Driving manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
• Complete root cause analysis for quality & inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• CAD software utilisation;
  Design of jigs, fixtures, updating floor plans and completing virtual builds.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action:
  Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.

Note: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Awareness and Controls Safety.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.
• Experience of quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools.

Just a quick heads-up:
We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

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.

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.

27 days annual leave +
bank holidays
, opportunity to buy additional holiday,
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,
Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection
, and a sense of community
, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required

Posting Dates:
January 5, 2026 - January 22, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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