Career Area:

Students and Graduates:

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. 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.

Graduate Scheme

Discipline: Manufacturing Engineering Discipline:Global Technical Services (GTS)Location: Peterborough

Salary: £35,833, £1,500 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

We currently have lots of exciting opportunities for Graduates to join Caterpillar across the UK!

New graduates are critical to the success of our business. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters. We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar.

What do we do?

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. Since 1925, we’ve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed.

We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

Diversity at Caterpillar

As a new graduate you will engage in challenging work, solving real-world engineering problems through collaboration with our global team. The two-year Graduate development program will provide experience of the different functions within the team, include three 6-month rotations to gain wider appreciation of Engineering processes outside of the department. One of the 6-month rotations could be with an Engineering team at another Caterpillar UK facility (subject to business conditions). The experience and relationships made during the Graduate development program will provide you with solid foundation for future success. You will get the support, guidance and training you need to be successful at Caterpillar.

What experiences can we offer you?

Lasting two years, the GTS graduate development scheme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge as you take responsibility for delivering diverse and strategically important business projects to the right quality, on time and to budget. Rotations during the scheme can vary in length but typically last 6 -12 months majoring on Manufacturing Engineering & Technology disciplines from the following:

• Manufacturing planning for introducing new products and processes.

• Continuous improvement opportunities on existing or planned production facilities.

• Delivering diverse manufacturing solutions in any of our global locations.

• Designing and implementing lean machining, engine assembly, engine test, final paint solutions.

• Manufacturing systems and PLC software development for shop floor applications.

• Quality engineering and Quality management systems

• Logistics engineering component delivery solutions

• Operations management.

• Make vs buy/ value-added manufacturing business appraisals.

• Advanced technology applications development for manufacturing.

Based within GTS your rotations may include close collaboration with other significant business areas such as: Operations and Quality, Design, Product Development, Product Management, Logistics, Finance, Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers enabling you to understand the interactions and how a company the size of Caterpillar operates on a global scale.

Whilst on the development scheme, as well as technical projects, you will be given project leadership experience to grow your skills portfolio. This is encouraged through support with the right amount of freedom to develop your technical capability and business acumen. Within a short period of time, you will become an embedded team member.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar, and we believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go.

What happens after the graduate scheme?

Upon successful completion of the scheme, you will progress into a key role where you will directly contribute to the operational and project activity that is at the heart of our business. We will provide you with the training and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar, in a global organisation there are so many possibilities!

Who are we looking for?

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have the ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. You should be able to demonstrate teamwork, have strong communication skills that can be applied to all levels of the business and be self-motivated with an enthusiasm for engineering and technology. You should be able to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, the ability to analyse problems and offer outside-of-the-box solutions. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

A predicted 2:2 Honour’s degree in one of the following subjects:

• Automotive Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Advanced Manufacturing and Operations

• Digital and Technology Solutions

• Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Engineering and Technology

• Digital Manufacturing Engineering

• Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management

• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

• Digital Technology Innovation

• Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering

• Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering with Management

Recruitment Process:

Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles…

Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.

Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to attend a pre-recorded user-friendly video interview which you have one week to complete and submit. You are able to record your answers several times to allow you plenty of practice if required. Please ensure that you check your spam emails for this invite. At this stage if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre either onsite or virtually between January and April 2024.

Stage two – Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. We envisage the assessment centre will take place on 12th May 2026.

Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Graduates will start on 7th September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

NOTE:

• Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.

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

• Depending on the volume of applications received, the selection criteria may be refined to support the shortlisting process. This may also include an adjustment to the application deadline.

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

February 24, 2026 - March 22, 2026

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

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