Industrial Placement: Operations Leadership

Caterpillar Brazil; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Scheme

Pension

25 days annual leave

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement Scheme in Peterborough for penultimate year students. The role focuses on operations management, supporting daily production activities and collaborating across production teams.

Eligible candidates will work on strategic projects, gain hands-on experience, and participate in mentorship and professional development. The program runs onsite five days a week with potential shifts.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year students eligible for 12-month placement commencing July 2027.
• Degree in a relevant discipline required or in process (Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Business Management, Operations Management).

Responsibilities

• Support daily production management within an assembly, test or finishing area.
• Provide coaching and supervision from Operators to Team Leaders to meet safety, quality, velocity and cost targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement ideas to drive area and business growth.
• Engage with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality and Product Engineering to develop problem‑solving skills.

Education

2:2 honours degree in Manufacturing Engineering / Lean Manufacturing / Business Management / Operations Management

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement Scheme in Peterborough for penultimate year students. The role focuses on operations management, supporting daily production activities and collaborating across production teams.

Eligible candidates will work on strategic projects, gain hands-on experience, and participate in mentorship and professional development. The program runs onsite five days a week with potential shifts.