Maintenance Operatives

Job Title

Maintenance Operative (x5) - Desford, Leicestershire

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and use a computerised maintenance system.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctions on industrial/assembly equipment, machinery and building as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per schedules.
• Order replacement parts and stocks.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork.
• Undertake training/further learning as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Skilled in diagnosing and resolving issues across both electrical and mechanical systems within industrial environments.
• Strong critical thinking ability to identify underlying problems and implement effective, lasting solutions (root cause analysis).
• Capable of working independently, taking ownership and proactively addressing maintenance needs.
• Works effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared goals.
• Comfortable with changing priorities and schedules, including availability for out-of-hours work.
• Able to clearly convey technical information and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Manages workload efficiently, maintains accurate records and prioritises tasks to meet operational needs.
• Reads and follows technical documentation, procedures and verbal instructions with precision.
• Engages in ongoing training and development to stay current with technological advancements and industry best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using PLC-based systems would be an advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary of £37,900 rising to £42,000 once fully competent.

Benefits include 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible buy in benefits (private medical, healthcare, vision & dental schemes), green car scheme, share scheme (50% company matched), contributory pension scheme (company contribution double up to 10%), free car parking and Caterpillar Advantage website.

Contract and Location

Permanent - Desford, Leicestershire. Travel not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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