Facilities & Plant Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Bonus 10%

Pension scheme

Share scheme

Private health and dental care options

EV car lease

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire is seeking a Facilities & Plant Engineer to lead facilities projects, manage contractors and support the safe, reliable operation of manufacturing facilities.

You will apply project management, problem solving and supplier/relationship management skills to deliver CAPEX projects, improve site infrastructure and drive efficiency. This role is on-site five days a week with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge demonstrated through formal qualification and hands-on application
• Ability to interpret technical information across facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems
• Sound engineering judgement to support safe, reliable and efficient site operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver facilities engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time and within budget while meeting business and stakeholder requirements
• Manage facilities-related contractors and service providers, ensuring safe working practices, compliance with site procedures, contractual obligations and expected service levels
• Provide technical support for site facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, building services, HVAC, compressed air, water and energy systems, identifying, investigating and resolving issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implementing effective long-term solutions
• Support site compliance and governance activities, including contractor control, permit-to-work processes, risk assessments and adherence to health, safety, environmental and engineering standards
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating project progress, technical recommendations and engineering decisions to support operational objectives
• Drive continuous improvement across facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, performance, compliance and cost effectiveness

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Supplier Management

Relationship Management

Engineering Knowledge

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree-level qualification

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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: Facilities & Plant Engineer

Salary: £42,000–£57,000 depending on skills demonstrated

Contract : Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity

Are you a Facilities & Plant Engineer who enjoys delivering projects, solving technical challenges and improving site infrastructure? Join our Facilities Engineering team in Desford and play a key role in delivering facilities and CAPEX projects, managing contractors, and supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our manufacturing facilities. Working across engineering and business teams, you’ll apply your project management, problem-solving, supplier management and relationship management skills, alongside your engineering knowledge of facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, to drive site performance and continuous improvement.

As a Facilities & Plant Engineer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Lead and deliver facilities engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time and within budget while meeting business and stakeholder requirements.

• Manage facilities-related contractors and service providers, ensuring safe working practices, compliance with site procedures, contractual obligations and expected service levels.

• Provide technical support for site facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, building services, HVAC, compressed air, water and energy systems, identifying, investigating and resolving issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implementing effective long-term solutions.

• Support site compliance and governance activities, including contractor control, permit-to-work processes, risk assessments and adherence to health, safety, environmental and engineering standards.

• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating project progress, technical recommendations and engineering decisions to support operational objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement across facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, performance, compliance and cost effectiveness.

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

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrates engineering knowledge typically gained through an HNC/HND, Degree-level qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on application of engineering principles. Able to interpret technical information, understand facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, and apply sound engineering judgement to support safe, reliable and efficient site operations.

Level Basic Understanding

• Project Management: Supports the delivery of facilities and CAPEX projects by coordinating activities, resources and stakeholders to achieve project objectives safely, on time and within budget while considering technical requirements and operational impacts.

• Problem Solving: Uses structured problem-solving techniques and engineering knowledge to identify, investigate and resolve facilities, utilities and infrastructure-related issues, supporting the reliability, performance and safe operation of site systems.

• Supplier Management - MFG: Coordinates contractors and service providers to ensure safe working practices, regulatory compliance and effective delivery of facilities services and projects in line with site standards, engineering requirements and business objectives.

• Relationship Management: Builds effective working relationships with stakeholders, contractors and colleagues, communicating technical and non-technical information clearly to support project delivery, engineering decisions and operational objectives.

What You May Have:

• Electrical Engineering Knowledge: A strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including electrical distribution, switchgear, motor controls, control systems and fault-finding principles. Able to interpret technical information, identify issues and make sound engineering decisions to support the safe and reliable operation of site infrastructure.

• Facilities and Utilities Knowledge: Working knowledge of building services and utility systems, such as HVAC, compressed air, water, drainage and energy infrastructure. Able to interpret technical information and understand how these systems support manufacturing operations, contributing to their reliability, efficiency and compliance.

• Facilities Project and Contractor Coordination: Understanding of how facilities projects and contractor activities are planned, coordinated and controlled. Able to apply safe working practices, coordinate activities, manage priorities and ensure work is delivered in line with site standards, engineering requirements and business objectives.

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

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays , opportunity to buy additional holiday, 10% 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% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

September 9, 2026 - September 24, 2026

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