Tool maker Work, Jobs in Desford, Lec (with Salaries)

Production Manager (18 months)
Caterpillar —Desford
- £41,500 - £48,500 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2h
Test/Repair Technician (afternoons)
Caterpillar —Desford
- £28,969 - £30,450 a year
- Overtime
- Assembly
- No degree
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
5d
Trainee Sales Executive
Imperial Corporate Events —Leicester
- £29,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
7d
Programme Manager
Tarmac —Loughborough
- PMP
- No degree
- Employee discount
1d
Automotive Technical Specialist
MSX International —Coventry
- Up to £42.17 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Annual leave
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Business Development Manager
Abacus Playground Ltd —Derby
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- In-person
- Communication skills
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7h
Business Development Manager
Powerforce —Leicester
- £28,000 - £30,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Automotive Helpdesk Agent
MSX International —Coventry
- Up to £42.17 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Performance Manager - Operations
Transport for London —Coventry
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Principal Lighting Design Engineer
Pektron —Derby
- CAD
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
Store Manager
Jollyes Pets —Coventry
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Training & development
- Retail management
- Life insurance
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3h
Digital Trading Manager - 12m FTC
Sainsbury's —Coventry
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4h
Senior Facade Engineer
Ibstock Plc —Swannington
- CAD
- Engineering
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Stress / Finite Element Analyst
Quest Global —Derby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Windows
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ANSYS LS-DYNA Impact & Containment - FEA Stress Analyst
Quest Global —Derby
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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12d
Gas Turbine Systems Engineer
Quest Global —Derby
- Full-time
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Senior DevOps Engineer
Node4 —Derby
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Employee assistance programme
Hospital Affairs Lead - UK & Ireland (Midlands East)
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals —Leicester
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Sales
- Master's degree
Graduate Engineering Operations Leader (Flow Line Leadership Program)
Quest Global —Derby
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Engineering
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Sales Advisor
True to you direct limited —Birmingham
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Work from home
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Production Manager (18 months)

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£41,500 - £48,500 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Performance management
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Team management
Quality control
Training & development
Manufacturing
Learning and development within manufacturing industry
Leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

As Production Manager you will be responsible for and lead teams of up to 35 direct reports including Team Leaders, Quality Responders and Team Members with an intense focus on Safety & Quality, manage resources and implement strategies to meet production goals.

Job Duties Include but not limited to:

Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
Ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner 8. Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
Responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

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

Skills and Experience:

Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Thorough knowledge of Lean, CPS & 6 Sigma methodology.
Strategic planning and supervisory experience.
Performance management.
Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
Proficient with all Microsoft office products.
Willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.

What you can demonstrate:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Uses critical thinking to make decisions by gathering and organising relevant information. Documents data and stakeholders, clarifies concerns, and evaluates risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Problem Solving: Identifies and documents problems and solutions, understands stakeholder perspectives, and develops techniques to assess information accuracy. Analyses risks and benefits and uses diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills & competencies.
Prior skills developed working in a manufacturing environment, demonstrated skills in the areas of Quality & Logistics.
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Production Manager

Salary: £41,500-£48,500 depending on experience

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 10% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: 18 months

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: No travel

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

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

August 5, 2026 - August 19, 2026

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

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