Line Runner; Logistics

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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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* Job Title:

** Logistics Line Runner  
** Salary:
** starting £28,969.63 and rising to £30,45048 / H19/N19
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* Contract:

** Permanent
* * Location**:
Desford, Leicestershire
** The Opportunity
** As a
** Line Runner**, you’ll be part of the logistics team delivering parts and components to build Building Construction Products (BCP) machines. You’ll manage exceptions and urgent requests, communicate with internal customers, record key information, investigate root causes, and support problem-solving activities. You’ll work to customer-defined tact times and production sequences while using lean manufacturing tools to keep production moving efficiently.
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* What You Will Do:

** As
** Line Runner**, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Follow clear work instructions to keep production running smoothly and to the right standards.
* Support the team during absences and cover the Team Leader role when required.
* Train and coach team members so everyone works safely and correctly.
* Enter and check data in Excel and other systems, investigate issues, and help find solutions.
* Keep the work area safe and tidy by following 5S and Health & Safety rules.
* Take part in training and follow Caterpillar’s values:
Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, and Safety.
** 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.
** What Skills

You Will Have:

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* ** Logistics Knowledge**:
Basic understanding of logistics processes and inventory accuracy to keep operations running smoothly.
* ** Accuracy & Attention to Detail**:
High accuracy for data entry and checking information to prevent errors.
* ** Communication & Teamwork:
** Good communication skills to work with different teams and follow instructions clearly.
* ** Flexibility & Learning**:
Willingness to work different shifts and take part in training to learn new skills.
** What You May Have:**
* ** Leadership

Skills:

** Ability to motivate others, support team coordination, and step in to provide guidance or direction when required. Strong decision‑making and communication skills to help keep work flowing smoothly.
* ** Process & Project

Skills:

** Understanding of continuous improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma principles) and basic project coordination. Able to use structured problem‑solving techniques to support productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements.
* ** Technical

Skills:

** Ability to interpret how parts and components fit together, with confidence in reading and understanding a Bill of Materials (BOM). Ensures accurate checking and preparation of the correct components required for production.
** 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!
**** 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,…