Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician - Afternoons - 4 Day Week - 20m Contract
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,900 to £30,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28,900 and rising to £30,400 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | LE9 9JT, Desford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caterpillar (UK) Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | R0000336543 |
Summary
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician
Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met + 20% shift allowance
Career Development: You’ll have a structured development plan with regular pay increases as you complete training and build new skills. Your progression is performance-driven, and within 2–3 years you could advance to the next grade, starting at £35,200 and rising to £39,000.
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contracts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term (20 months)Hours: Please make sure you can commit to the working hours before applying: Shift: Mon–Wed: 16:30–02:30, Thu: 16:30–02:00
The Opportunity
Are you someone who is looking to join a team that is leading change and innovation? We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician who is ready to join our world class manufacturing facility. You will be of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies and introducing the latest machines.
What You Will Do:
As Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Driving manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
- Complete root cause analysis for quality & inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
- Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
- CAD software utilisation; Design of jigs, fixtures, updating floorplans and completing virtual builds.
- Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
- Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
Note: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.
What You May Have:
- Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety Awareness and Controls Safety.
- Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.
- Experience of quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
What You Will Get
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, bonus, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required
Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met + 20% shift allowance
Career Development: You’ll have a structured development plan with regular pay increases as you complete training and build new skills. Your progression is performance-driven, and within 2–3 years you could advance to the next grade, starting at £35,200 and rising to £39,000.
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contracts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term (20 months)Hours: Please make sure you can commit to the working hours before applying: Shift: Mon–Wed: 16:30–02:30, Thu: 16:30–02:00
The Opportunity
Are you someone who is looking to join a team that is leading change and innovation? We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician who is ready to join our world class manufacturing facility. You will be of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies and introducing the latest machines.
What You Will Do:
As Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Driving manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
- Complete root cause analysis for quality & inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
- Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
- CAD software utilisation; Design of jigs, fixtures, updating floorplans and completing virtual builds.
- Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
- Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
Note: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.
What You May Have:
- Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety Awareness and Controls Safety.
- Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.
- Experience of quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
What You Will Get
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, bonus, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required
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