Career Area:

Operations

Compensation Grade:

4

Job Description:

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. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (12-month fixed term contract)

Salary/Grade: £16.75 an hour

Location: Larne

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Up to 6% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

This position requires a 4-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

As a Mechanical Fitter at Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to work with and contribute towards a team of production operatives. In this role you will demonstrate high levels of planning and organizing and will perform complex assembly tasks.

This skilled role allows you to develop your communication and interpersonal skills as well as use your initiative. You will interact with hourly and salaried employees at your facility and will receive guidance from your Team Leader. Many opportunities exist for those Mechanical Fitters who are keen to progress in the production environment and to leadership positions

What you will do:

• Read and interpret complex prints and sketches in order to plan methods and sequence of assembly 

• Transform verbal instructions into plan methods and sequence of assembly 

• Performs diverse functions such as assemblies, fitting, adjusting, altering, wiring engines, generator sets, control panels, piping and plumbing systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to construct special order generator sets or maintain site/plant equipment

• Operates testing equipment to perform functional tests on components being assembled and reworks as necessary 

• Repairs site and plant equipment in the event of reported malfunctions

• Compliance with safety and quality standards 

• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives

• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action

• Train other employees if and when required

• Any other appropriate duties

What you have:

• Formal apprenticeship or National Vocational Qualification equivalent in relevant discipline

• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions as well as basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties described above

• The ability to be able to read and interpret complex prints to plan methods and sequences of assembly

• Previous experience using hand tools, power tools, checking or testing equipment 

• Physical ability to fulfill the requirements of the job

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a lean environment 

• Previous electrical/mechanical experience

• Attention to detail to meet quality standards

• Experience working to take times

• Working at heights may be necessary

• Reasonable level of computer literacy

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 and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI

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

Posting Dates:

December 2, 2025 - December 2, 2025

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.

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