As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That’s why 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. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful. 

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 and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success!  Our placement students can expect to return to university with further developed technical skills and experience of how University learning is applied to the workplace. 

We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a min of 2:2. 

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

The successful candidate would enter the business and initially conduct a rotation plan throughout the Supply Chain Logistics department on-site. This would include (and not be limited to):  

• Material Planning  

• Demand Planning  

• Inbound & Outbound freight  

• Warehousing and System configuration  

The purpose of this rotation is to enable the successful candidate to obtain a broad appreciation & knowledge of the end-to-end Caterpillar Shrewsbury Supply Chain processes. Thus, enabling the individual to utilize skills learnt to embed themselves into the Supply Chain team.   

Focus thereafter, would primarily reside within the Material Planning, Demand Planning & Systems elements of the office team. Owning and managing a portfolio of both domestic and international Customers/Suppliers (role dependant) and facilitating key reporting capabilities via the site MRP tool (QAD-EE). There would be an expectation alongside the main role, that the successful candidate manages a quantity of key business projects that enhance and deliver Sustainability & Operational Excellence to the Shrewsbury facilities long-term future success.  

Who are we looking for?  

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, 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. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.   

• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in one of the following relevant degree disciplines: Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or Business Management.  

Recruitment Process Guidelines: 

Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles… 

Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for.  Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. 

Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to complete a user-friendly video interview which will then be reviewed by the Hiring Team. At this stage, if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which we anticipate will be held on 27th January onsite at our Shrewsbury facility so please try to keep that date free. We would also recommend that you check your spam emails and your Workday account for updates. 

Stage two - Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre Day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. 

Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement students will start on 7th July 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar! 

Come join us! 

How do I apply?  

Go to catukgraduates.com for more information.  

NOTE: Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage. 

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

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