Production Operative

Caterpillar; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Small Engines Operator in Shrewsbury. The role involves assembling and inspecting small engines for both new and remanufactured products. Candidates should have mechanical experience, familiarity with hand tools, and knowledge of small diesel engines. This position offers training opportunities and benefits including annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Experience following complex instructions to high quality standards.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety and Quality instructions.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar Production Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strip and vet Small Engines.
• Inspect castings and components.
• Set up sensors within Small Engines using a laptop.
• Perform IPV and quality gates during the build process.
• Diagnose problems and apply corrective actions.

Skills

Assembly or mechanical work

Use of hand tools

Ability to work within a team

Knowledge of Small Diesel Engines

Tools

DTIs

Micrometres

Thread Gauges

Job description

Career Area

Operations

Job Title

Small Engines Operator

Salary

£15.74

Location

Shrewsbury

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World Depths at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 6% 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.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L costumes Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial dovoljno Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Opportunity

As a Small Engines Operator, you may be working on both new and remanufactured products for both British and international customers. You will be learning to strip or build Small Engines as the business needs. Taking a dirty used unit and dismantling it or building new from bare castings and individual components into a finished product. You will have the opportunity to expand your experience and knowledge of the Smalltragt product line up with both in-house and formal training.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Strip and vett of Small Engines
• The inspection and vet мной castings and components.
• The use of gauges and measuring equipment.
• The safe use of heat and freezing techniques during product assembly.
• Prepare sub-assemblies for main build.
• Perform Small Engines main build once training has been completed.
• Use a laptop to set up various sensors within Small Engines.
• Perform IPV and quality gates within the Small Engines build process.
• Diagnose problems and apply corrective actions.
• When required support hot test to rectify issues within the test cell.

Skills and Experience

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of assembly or mechanical work following a complex written instruction to high quality standards.
• Experience of using hand tools and measuring equipment such as DTIs, Micrometres and Thread Gauges.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Self discipline to follow simple instructions in Health & Safety and Quality
• Knowledge of Small Deisel Engines

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• A knowledge of Caterpillar Production Systems.
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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.

Export Control and Protection of Information Laws: This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking.

Posting Dates

January 13, 2026 - January 18, 2026

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

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