Caterpillar’s Desford facility is part of the Building Construction Products (BCP) division, manufacturing a range of world class Backhoe Loaders and Compact Wheel Loaders, as part of the wider BCP range of products. Desford is more than just a production facility – it is home to a range of functions with global scope, including HR, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Marketing.
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 named in the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity (2019) and to be the employer of one of the top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50 2021). Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
The role
You will experience HR in a global manufacturing company. As an integral member of the UK HR team, you will gain an overview of numerous HR disciplines and gain valuable experience as you prepare for a future career in HR. You’ll be involved in a number of key day to day tasks and key projects from the start, helping us to ensure the smooth running of the department and contribute to a positive employee experience.
You will be working in a team that delivers HR services for three Building Construction Products facilities in the UK: Desford, Stockton-on-Tees and Wolverhampton. The areas that you will have the opportunity to get involved in include:
- Employee relations
- HR administrative support
- Policy coordination and development
- Human Capital Management System
- Labour relations
- Learning and development
- Internal communications
You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues throughout the organisation, ensuring that you develop a good foundation in both HR and the global business. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar.
We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK placement students to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the UK before you start your placement.
Caterpillar operates 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.
About you
We are looking for talented, ambitious people who are interested in setting out on the road to success. Strong interpersonal skills and team working ability are critical in every role. Great problem-solving ability, attention to detail and a proactive approach are also important. Ideally applicants should be studying for a degree in Human Resources or Business and must be on track to achieve a minimum of 2:2.