Transport Analyst

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:

Transport Analyst

Salary:

£28,900 rising to £30,400 upon achievement of role objectives

Contract:

Full time & permanent

Location:

Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As a Transport Analyst, you help make sure parts and materials arrive on time so production can keep running. You work with transport companies, suppliers, and site teams to track deliveries, sort out problems, and keep goods moving safely and efficiently. Your work helps avoid delays and supports day to day site operations.

What you will do:

As a Transport Analyst, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Check daily transport activity, identify delays, and understand how deliveries affect production.
• Look into late, missing, or incorrect deliveries and help find practical solutions to prevent repeat issues.
• Speak clearly with transport companies, suppliers, and internal teams to keep work moving and priorities clear.
• Help arrange time critical deliveries and manage stillage collections to keep materials flowing.
• Record delivery performance accurately so issues and improvements can be tracked.
• Follow all Health & Safety rules and suggest improvements to make processes safer and more efficient.

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

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Logistics Knowledge and understanding: You understand how transport and material movement affect production and site operations.
• Problem solving: You can identify issues, look into what caused them, and help find workable solutions.
• Clear Communication: You can share information clearly and confidently with drivers, suppliers, and colleagues to keep work moving.
• Organisation and reliability: You manage your tasks well, keep information accurate, and take responsibility for your work.

What You May Have:

• Computers & Systems: Able to use systems to check deliveries, update information, and communicate electronically.
• Attention to detail: Able to check information carefully, spot errors or missing details, and keep records accurate.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to adapt priorities, support the team, and respond calmly when issues arise.

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

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off highway 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.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks - join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Not required

Posting Dates: March 30, 2026 - April 14, 2026

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

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