At a Glance
- Tasks: Efficiently manage materials, ensuring smooth operations and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a global leader in building sustainable communities and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 29 days annual leave, competitive salary, and flexible benefits including health care plans.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and safety-focused workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes the future and makes a real impact on the world.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse or logistics, strong teamwork, and attention to detail are key.
The predicted salary is between 25750 - 28600 £ per year.
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.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays
- 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
- Annual Bonus of up to 8%
- Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
Salary: £25,750 to £28,600 (depending on experience)
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
About SPM Oil & Gas:
SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the facility, ensuring production and operational requirements are met.
What You Will Do:
- Receive and process all incoming goods, rental returns, and customer-owned equipment
- Ensure inventory control, stock verification and storage management
- Issue spares, consumables, PPE and equipment to support workshop activities
- Pick, pack and dispatch sales orders
- Maintain asset traceability, serial number records and stock accuracy
- Support annual stock counts, audits and compliance activities
- Coordinate with Customer Services, Supply Chain and Workshop teams to meet operational requirements
- Promote and support QSHE standards and safety initiatives
What You Have:
Top Candidates will have:
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling environment
- Previous experience in picking/ packing
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic computer skills and experience using inventory systems
- Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with safe working practices
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Top Candidates May Have:
- Warehouse systems experience
- Knowledge of inventory control processes and stock management
This role is based at the Aberdeen Service Centre in Portlethen 5 days per week.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Posting Dates: August 27, 2026 - September 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Material Handler employer: Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. in Peterborough is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development and mentorship programmes, while contributing to impactful projects that drive global performance improvement. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on strategic initiatives, working here means being part of a team that values your insights and contributions.
