Plant Vehicle Technician

Caterpillar; Larne; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Vehicle Technician, where your skills will help shape a sustainable future. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of vehicles and plant equipment, providing technical expertise and performing complex repairs. You'll develop your communication and decision-making skills while collaborating with various departments. The company values innovation and teamwork, ensuring that your contributions make a real impact. If you're self-motivated and eager to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 6% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems is essential.
• Ability to interpret complex diagrams and drawings is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on plant vehicle equipment ensuring compliance with standards.
• Maintain accurate records of jobs completed and liaise with customers.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to work from heights

Education

Formal apprenticeship in Mechanical/Vehicle discipline

National Vocational Qualification Equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Complex testing equipment

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Compensation Grade:

5

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: Plant Vehicle Technician

Location: Larne

Salary/Grade: £16.76 an hour

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About EPD:

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity:

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Vehicle Technician who wants to be challenged and is interested in progressing with the company. In this skilled role, you will perform work on a broad range of standard and specialized products. You will provide technical expertise and perform complex electrical/mechanical work.

This role allows you to develop your communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate your decision-making ability. You will interact with multiple departments across the site. You will work with limited management to maintain and repair various plant vehicle equipment across the facility.

What you will do:

• Ensuring work is carried out to correct standards and specifications and is compliant with all statutory regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge & understanding of machinery in association with the repair and maintenance of vehicles and plant.
• Knowledge & understanding of diagnostic equipment & techniques to aid in repair of faults and breakdowns.
• Interprets complex diagrams and electrical drawings to perform repairs on plant equipment.
• Provide accurate & detailed, digital and written records of all jobs completed.
• Provide input and feedback into day-to-day workshop operations and vehicle maintenance.
• Liaise with customers and supervisors, keeping them updated on vehicle progress.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding spare parts and procurement.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Display behavior and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
• Train other employees when required.
• Any other appropriate duties.

What you have:

• Formal apprenticeship or National Vocational Qualification Equivalent Mechanical/ Vehicle discipline or relevant progressive work experience.
• The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions.
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematic drawings.
• The ability to use a variety of power tools, hand tools and complex testing equipment.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Physical ability to fulfil the requirements of the job.
• Attention to detail to meet statutory and quality standards.
• Flexible approach to working to suit requirements of business and customers.
• Comfortable in fast-paced and reactive environments.
• Ability to prioritize and organize sequence of work.
• Reasonable level of computer literacy.

Additional information:

• No travel required unless to training course.

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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates:

April 15, 2025 - April 29, 2025

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.