Learning & Development Administrator in Desford

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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Opportunity: Are you passionate about developing people and creating engaging learning experiences? Join Caterpillar as a Learning & Development Administrator, where you’ll support workforce capability by organising training, managing learning systems, and coordinating activities within our Caterpillar Learning & Inspirational Centre (CLIC). This varied role also includes supporting STEM outreach and providing essential administrative support to help deliver key learning and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What you will do: As a Learning & Development Administrator, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Support Health & Safety compliance by following company policies, maintaining safe working practices, and ensuring risk assessments remain up to date.
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions, maintaining accurate records in Workday and ensuring training rooms and resources are well organised.
• Collect, report, and track training data and metrics to support workforce development activities.
• Host and manage CLIC visits and STEM events, liaising with internal teams and external partners to coordinate logistics, marketing, and ambassador engagement.
• Raise purchase orders in line with company policy and provide general administrative support across the Learning & Development function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining accurate documentation and supporting evolving departmental needs.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Organised: Able to manage multiple training activities, bookings, and priorities with accuracy; requires confident planning, structuring, and time-management skills.
• Communication: Clear, professional interaction with employees, managers, and external partners; requires an adaptable, polite, and confident communication style.
• High attention to detail: Essential for maintaining accurate records, compliance documentation, and training data; requires consistent accuracy and careful checking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Able to produce materials, update records, track metrics, and manage correspondence using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook independently.

What You May Have:

• Working knowledge of Health & Safety practices: Proficient in applying established safety procedures to support compliant training delivery and safe operations across the site.
• Strong problem-solving ability: Able to analyse challenges, identify practical solutions, and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and learner experience.
• Proven ownership and escalation skills: Demonstrates reliable follow-through on tasks and raises risks promptly to prevent delays or operational disruption.
• Ability to work independently using initiative: Confident managing day-to-day responsibilities autonomously while contributing positively and collaboratively within a team environment.

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. 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. 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 care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Not required with this role.

Posting Dates: January 29, 2026 - February 13, 2026. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.