Material Handler

Caterpillar Brazil; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days leave + holidays

Pension matching

Employee share scheme

Bonus up to 8%

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a motivated Material Handler to join our Aberdeen Service Centre team. You will manage the movement, storage and distribution of materials, ensuring inventory accuracy and safe working practices in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers receiving goods, stock control, order fulfilment, and collaboration with production and logistics to meet operational goals. A strong focus on safety, teamwork and attention to detail is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling environment.
• Experience with picking/packing and inventory control is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process all incoming goods and returns.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and storage organization.
• Issue spares, PPE and equipment to workshop activities.
• Pick, pack and dispatch sales orders.
• Support annual stock counts and audits.

Skills

Warehouse exp

Picking/packing

Safety

Detail oriented

Inventory systems

Teamwork

Job description

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: Material Handling

Salary: £25,750 to £28,600 (depending on experience)

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays
• 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
• Annual Bonus of up to 8%
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the facility, ensuring production and operational requirements are met. Working closely with production, warehouse, and logistics teams, you will play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting a safe and productive working environment.

What You Will Do

• Receive and process all incoming goods, rental returns, and customer-owned equipment
• Ensure inventory control, stock verification and storage management
• Issue spares, consumables, PPE and equipment to support workshop activities
• Pick, pack and dispatch sales orders
• Maintain asset traceability, serial number records and stock accuracy
• Support annual stock counts, audits and compliance activities
• Coordinate with Customer Services, Supply Chain and Workshop teams to meet operational requirements
• Promote and support QSHE standards and safety initiatives

What You Have

You do not need to meet every point listed below to apply. We are interested in hearing from people with the potential to develop, as well as those who can bring established technical experience to the team.

Top Candidates will have

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling environment
• Previous experience in picking/ packing
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory systems
• Ability to lift and move materials in accordance with safe working practices
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Top Candidates may have

• Warehouse systems experience
• Knowledge of inventory control processes and stock management

Additional Notes

This role is based at the Aberdeen Service Centre in Portlethen 5 days per week.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

#LI Posting Dates: August 27, 2026 - September 12, 2026

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

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.