Information Technology (12 Month Placement Scheme) in Stockton

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.

12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

Discipline: Information Technology

Location: Desford & Stockton, UK

Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation, and you will be directly involved in strategic projects.

Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12-Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2027, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program.

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. Since 1925, we’ve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services.

Spending your placement within Caterpillar’s Information Services team will give you a broad experience in a range of disciplines within Information Services, covering multiple applications used within end-to-end business processes (Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Finance). It will also provide good practical experience of project life-cycle management methodologies and core Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes including Incident/Problem & Change.

Diversity at Caterpillar: When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you? During our yearlong scheme, we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. Our placement roles have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar.

Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Business Systems Support Analyst: Provide operational support across multiple globally used applications using ITIL processes including incident, problem and change management.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. We want people with a genuine interest in business information systems. You will be diligent with a focus on quality, ability to work independently and within a team using your initiative. Excellent communication skills are required to interact with people from the business at all levels. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:1 honours degree level in Computing Subjects.

Recruitment Process Guidelines:

• Step 1 – Online Application: Complete our online application form and upload your CV before the advertised closing date.
• Step 2 – Online Assessments & Video Interview: If selected, you’ll be invited to complete some online assessments, followed by a video interview.
• Step 3 – In Person Assessment Centre: Our Assessment Centre is designed to help you showcase your potential through a range of interactive activities.
• Step 4 – Offer: Following the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review all feedback to make hiring decisions.

Placement students will begin their placement on 5th July 2027. NOTE: Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles.

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