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.
Job Title: Yard Operator
Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne within the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District, ideally positioned along the south coast with excellent national and international transport links.
With approximately 130 employees, the site has over 50 years of heritage manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the renowned Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. The Wimborne facility produces genset packages ranging from 1.5 litre to 7.1 litre, as well as 7.1 litre propulsion engines.
Our highly skilled designers, engineers, and technicians deliver solutions for commercial, leisure, and military customers. From design and testing through to build, every engine is fully proven before leaving the site, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability for our customers.
Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?
Caterpillar is a world leader in energy and transportation, 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.
We build what matters!
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
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.
Job Purpose:
To support yard and logistics operations by ensuring the safe, efficient movement, storage, and preparation of materials in the external yard environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, organised, and responsive yard operation to meet operational and customer requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate primarily within the yard, managing day-to-day material movement, storage, and organisation.
Handle incoming and outgoing collections and deliveries, ensuring accurate checking, safe unloading/loading, and correct documentation.
Prepare and organise stillages, pallets, and materials to support production and dispatch requirements.
Maintain clear and structured yard layout, ensuring materials are stored safely and are easily accessible.
Prepare bases and storage areas for incoming materials, ensuring efficient space utilisation.
Move materials using forklift trucks and other handling equipment, ensuring all movements are carried out safely and in line with site procedures.
Support dispatch preparation, including staging materials for collection and ensuring readiness for transport.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the yard, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment at all times.
Work closely with stores and logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of materials between yard and internal operations.
Carry out basic system transactions or paperwork where required to support material traceability.
Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, with a strong focus on yard safety and pedestrian awareness.
Undertake other general yard and logistics duties as requested by the Team Leader.
Essential Criteria:
Experience working in a yard, logistics, warehouse, or similar operational environment
Proven experience with material handling, loading/unloading, and yard organisation
Forklift Licence – Counterbalance (essential; Flexi/Bendi desirable)
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Strong awareness of health and safety in a yard environment
Basic IT skills for recording or tracking material movements (SAP experience advantageous but not essential)
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Posting Dates:
June 11, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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