Information Technology Placement Student

Information Technology Placement Student

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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.

Discipline: Information Technology
Location: Peterborough

Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). We currently have exciting opportunities for industrial placement students across several of our sites. You will work with others across the organisation and be directly involved, at the heart of our business, participating in strategic projects.

• Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12‑month Industrial Placement commencing July 2026, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program.

Students and Graduates

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel‑electric locomotives.

We offer services built on cutting‑edge technology and decades of product expertise, backed by our global dealer network. Our core values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability – guide everything we do.

Business Systems Analyst

• Work on multiple IT projects across Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Sales and Aftermarket groups.
• Gather requirements, analysis, functional design, development specifications and testing.
• Collaborate with people across the globe as the business functions serve CAT facilities in the UK, US, China, Brazil, Mexico and India.
• Provide operational support across globally used applications using ITIL processes including incident, problem and change management.

We seek open‑minded, excellent problem solvers who can learn quickly. Candidates should be motivated, hard‑working, and ready to embrace change. In return we provide career opportunities and strong support for your personal and professional development.

• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a Computing Subject.

Stage 1 – Online Application:
Submit via the online form and attach your CV before the closing date.

Stage 2 – Video Interview:
Selected candidates will complete a user‑friendly video interview.

Stage 3 – Assessment Centre:
An assessment day will evaluate teamwork, decision‑making, communication and problem‑solving.

Stage 4 –

Offer:

Successful applicants will receive an offer. Placement students start on 6 July 2026.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all talented IT enthusiasts—regardless of gender or background—who are excited to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for the future.