Career Area:
Enterprise Cross Functional
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.
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.
The Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences.
We are looking for
1 apprentice
to join our
Global Programme Management team
located at our
Peterborough facility
(PE1 5FQ). Caterpillar thrives on innovation and improvement which benefits both our internal processes and ultimately our customers' product experience. The Global Programme Management organisation supports project teams in every function of Caterpillar’s operation, driving delivery of key initiatives which make a real difference to how we do business and continue to meet and exceed the needs of our global customers. Our apprentices will: earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £24,931 per year, receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, have access to a contributory share and pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities, family-friendly policies and up to 9% bonus. In collaboration with our partnered training provider,
University of Lincoln
, our
4-year degree apprenticeship scheme
will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing university-based learning leading to
nationally recognised qualifications
through the
Level 6 Chartered Manager
apprenticeship standard: a
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship certificate
, and
a
BA (Hons) in Professional Practice in Leadership and Management
.
As part of this apprenticeship, apprentices are required to attend university on a day release basis, and therefore will be required to travel. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can apply for
Chartered Manager status . The Experience During the apprenticeship, you will get hands-on experience supporting project teams operating in every part of Caterpillar’s business, building your knowledge of the Caterpillar organisation, and providing a perfect opportunity to develop and grow a business network which will serve you in good stead as you progress your Caterpillar career. Your journey will start with a comprehensive onboarding programme, accompanied and guided all the way by an experienced project professional, to equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a project environment. You will quickly progress into working alongside an experienced colleague supporting the execution of real projects in the Caterpillar portfolio, continuing to grow your technical and people skills, and experiencing the satisfaction of being part of a winning team when projects are successfully delivered. Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to showcase your talent as you take ownership of your own project areas and become established supporting projects in your own right. You will also be providing expert support to project teams including: Project chartering, planning, and schedule governance using waterfall and agile methodologies. Implementing Risk Management and Change Management strategies. Providing portfolio support, resource management, and cost management solutions. Delivering dynamic reporting and data transformation using tools such as PowerBI and SharpCloud. Entry requirement GCSEs: Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above. A-Levels: Minimum of 96 points from 3 A-Levels. NOTE:
Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2025. Our Culture 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 believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 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. Post apprenticeship On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. Many of our former apprentices now occupy senior management roles within our organisation as career development is the foundation to all our apprenticeship schemes. Depending on the needs of the business, you may also be offered the chance to complete additional qualifications. We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It’s your time and talent, make it count. Join us today! Recruitment Timeline Go Live:
January 17th 2025 Closing Date:
February 23rd 2025 Interview / Assessment Centre Day (in-person):
Between April 7th to 2nd May 2025 Engagement Day (in-person):
July 3rd 2025 (provisional) Employment Start Date:
September 8th 2025 (provisional) The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. NOTE:
Only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage. Recruitment Process Stage one – Online Application:
The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. Stage two – Assessment Centre:
The half-day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. Stage three – Offer:
After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. We hold an Engagement Day for all new apprentices to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the facility before your employment start date. Apprentices will join the business in September 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on
UKRecruitment@cat.com
. Posting Dates: January 20, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our
Talent Community .
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1 apprentice
to join our
Global Programme Management team
located at our
Peterborough facility
(PE1 5FQ). Caterpillar thrives on innovation and improvement which benefits both our internal processes and ultimately our customers' product experience. The Global Programme Management organisation supports project teams in every function of Caterpillar’s operation, driving delivery of key initiatives which make a real difference to how we do business and continue to meet and exceed the needs of our global customers. Our apprentices will: earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £24,931 per year, receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, have access to a contributory share and pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities, family-friendly policies and up to 9% bonus. In collaboration with our partnered training provider,
University of Lincoln
, our
4-year degree apprenticeship scheme
will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing university-based learning leading to
nationally recognised qualifications
through the
Level 6 Chartered Manager
apprenticeship standard: a
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship certificate
, and
a
BA (Hons) in Professional Practice in Leadership and Management
.
As part of this apprenticeship, apprentices are required to attend university on a day release basis, and therefore will be required to travel. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can apply for
Chartered Manager status . The Experience During the apprenticeship, you will get hands-on experience supporting project teams operating in every part of Caterpillar’s business, building your knowledge of the Caterpillar organisation, and providing a perfect opportunity to develop and grow a business network which will serve you in good stead as you progress your Caterpillar career. Your journey will start with a comprehensive onboarding programme, accompanied and guided all the way by an experienced project professional, to equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in a project environment. You will quickly progress into working alongside an experienced colleague supporting the execution of real projects in the Caterpillar portfolio, continuing to grow your technical and people skills, and experiencing the satisfaction of being part of a winning team when projects are successfully delivered. Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to showcase your talent as you take ownership of your own project areas and become established supporting projects in your own right. You will also be providing expert support to project teams including: Project chartering, planning, and schedule governance using waterfall and agile methodologies. Implementing Risk Management and Change Management strategies. Providing portfolio support, resource management, and cost management solutions. Delivering dynamic reporting and data transformation using tools such as PowerBI and SharpCloud. Entry requirement GCSEs: Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above. A-Levels: Minimum of 96 points from 3 A-Levels. NOTE:
Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2025. Our Culture 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 believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. 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. Post apprenticeship On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. Many of our former apprentices now occupy senior management roles within our organisation as career development is the foundation to all our apprenticeship schemes. Depending on the needs of the business, you may also be offered the chance to complete additional qualifications. We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It’s your time and talent, make it count. Join us today! Recruitment Timeline Go Live:
January 17th 2025 Closing Date:
February 23rd 2025 Interview / Assessment Centre Day (in-person):
Between April 7th to 2nd May 2025 Engagement Day (in-person):
July 3rd 2025 (provisional) Employment Start Date:
September 8th 2025 (provisional) The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. NOTE:
Only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage. Recruitment Process Stage one – Online Application:
The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. Stage two – Assessment Centre:
The half-day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. Stage three – Offer:
After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. We hold an Engagement Day for all new apprentices to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the facility before your employment start date. Apprentices will join the business in September 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on
UKRecruitment@cat.com
. Posting Dates: January 20, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our
Talent Community .
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