Safety Champions x5

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. 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.

Caterpillar are looking to hire passionate Safety Champions across multiple areas of the business to lead the charge in creating a proactive, positive safety culture across our operations. In this hands-on role, you'll deliver impactful training, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and deliver safety training for Team Leaders and Managers

• Lead daily safety walks and monthly safety meetings

• Coach individuals and teams on best practices

• Support incident investigations and risk assessments

• Collaborate on safety communications and continuous improvement initiatives

• Champion safety culture and lead by example

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of HSE practices

• Excellent communication and coaching skills

• Self-motivation and ability to manage your own workload

• A team-focused mindset and flexibility

• Passion for safety and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holding a relevant safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) is an advantage

• Able to work multi-shifts

Development Opportunity:

We’re looking for someone eager to grow—if you don’t yet hold a safety qualification, you should be willing and able to work towards one (e.g. NEBOSH or BSC Level 3).

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business Job Title:

  Safety Champion x5

Salary:

starting £28,969 and rising to £30,450 once competency triggers are met

Benefits:

27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website (offers & discounts)

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

 Desford, Leicestershire

Shifts:

All shifts available

Hours:

37.5

Travel:

Not required

Who is Caterpillar?

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power is 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.

Posting Dates:

May 20, 2026 - June 2, 2026

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

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