• Job Description

  Req#: R0000225492

  Career Area:

  Manufacturing & Supply Chain

  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: Maintenance Technician (multiskilled)

  Salary: £35,342

  Contract: Permanent - rotating 3 shifts

  Location: Peterlee, County Durham

  Hours: Full Time - 36.50

  Travel: Not required

  Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

  Closing Date: Monday 9th October

  Job Reference: R0000225492

  Hiring Manager: Andrew Charlton

  Your impact 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 Purpose:

  As a Maintenance Technician you will provide maintenance support to the facility. You will be a multi skilled craftsmen, who has experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

  Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown maintenance on a wide range of equipment including but not limited to:

  - Automated Metal Cutting equipment including Lasers and Plasmas

  - Automated Paint Plant

  - Robotic welding systems

  - Welding Plant

  - Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

  - Electronic Torque

  - Automated Moving Lines

  - Hydraulic Presses

  - Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes

  Other job duties include:

  - Use of CMMS System

  - Diagnostic and programming PLCs

  - Responding to equipment breakdowns and completing repairs to equipment

  - Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment, machinery and building as required

  - Perform preventative maintenance as per schedules

  - Order replacement parts and stocks

  - Carrying out Dynamic Risk Assessments

  - Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices

  - Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork

  - Undertake training/further learning as required

  Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;

  - Previous strong job relevant experience

  - Accredited apprenticeship qualification

  - Be self-motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative

  - The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives

  - Have a fully flexible approach to the job role and responsibilities

  - Strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills

  - The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures

  - The ability to read and follow electrical schematic drawings and relevant technical drawings

  - Good problem-solving skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues

  - Willing to work a multi-shift system including reasonable amounts of overtime as and when

  Skills, experience & qualifications you may have;

  - Experience in using PLC based systems would be an advantage

  - Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

  - Multi-skilled in both electrical / mechanical functions

  - NEBOSH / IOSH training and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience, a positive attitude towards safety

  - Experience in carrying out Dynamic Risk Assessments

  - Experience using FLT and MEWP

  Benefits:

  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Annual Bonus target, Shift Premium, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

  NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and

  experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

  To apply for this position please Log onto Caterpillar Careers ( http://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers) > Careers > Search and apply > paste the job number from then advert into the search box and then follow the application process.

  Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

  Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.

• About the company

  Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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