Information Technology (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Caterpillar; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates for a year-long Information Services Placement. This role involves working on IT projects across various business functions, providing operational support, and gaining experience in project management methodologies. Eligible candidates must be in their penultimate year of study, aiming for a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in computing. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Salary of £26,000

Share Scheme

Pension

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be in penultimate year of study or enrolled in an integrated master's program.
• Interest in business information systems and IT solutions is crucial.
• Experience in collaborative projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and perform functional design.
• Provide operational support using ITIL processes.
• Work on IT projects across various business functions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Diligence

Education

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in Computing

Tools

ITIL processes

Project Management

Job description

We also operate 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.

• Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: ?
• Business Systems Analyst: ?
  • As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple IT projects across varied business functions, for example within Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Sales and Aftermarket groups.
  • The role will involve you having responsibility for gathering requirements, analysis, functional design, development and testing.
  • As part of the project team, you may be called upon to work with people across the globe as the business functions serve CAT facilities in other countries.
• Business Systems Support Analyst: ?
  • As part of the team based in Desford you will be required to provide operational support across multiple globally used applications using ITIL processes including incident, problem and change management.
  • Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in the following degree disciplines:
  • All Computing Subjects
• Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
• Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

What do we do??

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting‑edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

Diversity at Caterpillar

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 active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well‑supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you??

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That's why during our year‑long scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful.

Information Services Placement

Spending your placement within Caterpillar's Information Services team will give you a broad experience in a broad range of disciplines within Information Services, covering multiple applications used within end‑to‑end business processes (Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Finance). It will also provide good practical experience of project life‑cycle management methodologies and core Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes including Incident/Problem & Change. In both roles you will be supported by IT professionals who have multiple years of experience in IT Project Management, Systems Design and Business Analysis as well as receiving appropriate training to gain a wider industry knowledge to perform the role expected. Upon completion of the year, you will have gained experience and knowledge of a multitude of business processes and Information Systems and an appreciation of what it takes to support and maintain small and corporate‑scale IT solutions. As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open‑minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. We want people with a genuine interest in business information systems. You will be diligent with a focus on quality, ability to work independently and within a team using your initiative. Excellent communication skills are required to interact with people from the business at all levels.

Industrial Placement Eligibility

Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2026, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master's program.