Job Site Solutions - 12 Month Placement Scheme

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.

12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

Discipline: Job Site Solutions

Location: Solihull

Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension and 24 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.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2026, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program.

What do we do? 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.

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. 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 who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar.

Placement students can expect to experience:

• An opportunity to make the next step in your education more meaningful by providing practical on-the-job learning in an international business environment.
• Transform academic learning into business solutions while working on real projects.
• Develop a personal network in the business world.
• Experience a team concept that combines the skills and expertise of people from varied professional disciplines and backgrounds.
• Be part of a challenging work environment where initiative and innovation is encouraged.
• Work for a global leader.

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

• Supporting the JSS Regional Operations Manager and Fleet Managers in execution and standardization of Service Delivery for dealer and customer contracts within Europe, Africa Middle East and Eurasia.
• Communications coordination.
• Administer and monitor Customer Contracts Reporting.
• Custom reporting pre-population and analysis.
• Understanding and use of various Caterpillar on/off board technologies.
• Salesforce coordination and standardization.
• Attending Dealer/Customer meetings with Fleet Managers (online and in person).
• Actively participate in special projects.

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. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline – Engineering (electrical, electronic, mechanical, design) and Computer Science.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Strong customer focus and analytical skills.
• Fluency in a European language would be an asset.
• Software knowledge is required: Outlook, Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IT, Database, Salesforce, SAP, Tableau (Dashboards), Power BI, programming would be beneficial.

Recruitment Process Guidelines: Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles:

• Online Application: Complete the online application and attach your CV before the closing date.
• Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to complete a user-friendly video interview.
• Stage two - Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre Day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving.
• Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to preferred candidates.

Placement students will start on 6th July 2026. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

NOTES: Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. This position requires working onsite 5 days a week.

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