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.
Build Your Future with Caterpillar
Are you passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and learning how world-class manufacturing equipment is maintained and improved? Caterpillar is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our 42-month Multi-Skilled Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, develop industry-recognised qualifications up to HNC level, and play a key role in keeping our advanced production facilities running efficiently. This is your chance to earn, learn, and build a long-term career with one of the world's leading engineering and manufacturing brands.
Role Details and Key responsibilities:
As a Multi skilled Maintenance apprentice you will follow a structured program and carry out appropriate training tasks required to attain a full multi skilled Maintenance apprenticeship, in Mechanical and Electrical engineering.
Working with and learning from multi skilled maintenance engineers you will analyse, and fault find mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly returning assets to service.
You will carry out PPM schedules and complete work requests, project work and support continuous improvement initiatives. Reactive and scheduled maintenance work is planned through the companies CMMS system.
You will be involved with and support, project work that brings the latest industry technology into Caterpillar.
As part of the 42 month program, you will be required to undertake extensive training both on the job and at college.
You will be required to undertake academic qualifications to a minimum HNC level.
The Caterpillar apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to:
Work for a world leading brand.
Gain a solid understanding of maintenance and operational practices processes and procedures covering a wide range of plant and equipment.
Gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical production systems.
Understand the systems and procedures required to work safely and efficiently.
Develop the behavioural skills to become a great team member.
Required skills and behaviours:
The entry requirements are Level 3 in Engineering
GCSE grades 4/C and above in Maths, English and STEM subjects.
Enthusiastic individuals with a flexible approach to their work and a keen desire to progress personally and build a long career in a multi skilled Maintenace role.
An inquisitive and enquiring mind along with a desire to learn from others.
Excellent problem solving skills, with a calm methodical approach to tasks.
Good time management
Excellent communication skills.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice
Salary: £24,924
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website
Contract: Permanent
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Travel: Not required
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. Your 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.
The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.
We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.
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!
Posting Dates:
July 8, 2026 - July 22, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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