Learning & Development Administrator

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Desford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturing company is seeking a Learning & Development Administrator in Desford, UK. This role involves organizing training, managing learning systems, and enhancing workforce capability. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with attention to detail. You will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Join our team and help shape the learning and development landscape for our workforce. Competitive salary, benefits including additional leave and contributory pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Opportunity to buy additional holiday

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Support Networks

Optional flexible benefits including health care plans

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple training activities with accuracy.
• Clear and professional communication with diverse stakeholders.
• High attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule training sessions while maintaining records.
• Support compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Collect and report training data for workforce development.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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: Learning & Development Administrator

Salary: starting salary £27,000 and rising to £28,500when role objectives are met

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (37.5 hours)

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about developing people and creating engaging learning experiences? Join Caterpillar as a Learning & Development Administrator, where you’ll support workforce capability by organising training, managing learning systems, and coordinating activities within our Caterpillar Learning & Inspirational Centre (CLIC). This varied role also includes supporting STEM outreach and providing essential administrative support to help deliver key learning and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What you will do

As a Learning & Development Administrator, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Support Health & Safety compliance by following company policies, maintaining safe working practices, and ensuring risk assessments remain up to date.
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions, maintaining accurate records in Workday and ensuring training rooms and resources are well organised.
• Collect, report, and track training data and metrics to support workforce development activities.
• Host and manage CLIC visits and STEM events, liaising with internal teams and external partners to coordinate logistics, marketing, and ambassador engagement.
• Raise purchase orders in line with company policy and provide general administrative support across the Learning & Development function.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining accurate documentation and supporting evolving departmental needs.

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:

• Organised: Able to manage multiple training activities, bookings, and priorities with accuracy; requires confident planning, structuring, and time-management skills.
• Communication: Clear, professional interaction with employees, managers, and external partners; requires an adaptable, polite, and confident communication style.
• High attention to detail: Essential for maintaining accurate records, compliance documentation, and training data; requires consistent accuracy and careful checking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Able to produce materials, update records, track metrics, and manage correspondence using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook independently.

What You May Have:

• Working knowledge of Health & Safety practices: Proficient in applying established safety procedures to support compliant training delivery and safe operations across the site.
• Strong problem-solving ability: Able to analyse challenges, identify practical solutions, and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and learner experience.
• Proven ownership and escalation skills: Demonstrates reliable follow-through on tasks and raises risks promptly to prevent delays or operational disruption.
• Ability to work independently using initiative: Confident managing day-to-day responsibilities autonomously while contributing positively and collaboratively within a team environment.

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

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

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, 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: Not required with this role

Posting Dates: January 29, 2026 - February 13, 2026

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

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