Caterpillar Inc.
Logistics Planning Support Technician - 12m Contract - Days
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Logistics Planning Support Technician
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're part of a global team that doesn’t just care about the work—we care about each other. We are the makers, problem-solvers, and future world-builders, creating stronger and more sustainable communities. Here, we don’t just talk about progress and innovation: we make it happen, together with our customers, where we work and live.
Together, we’re building a better world—so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Title & Structure
Title: Logistics Planning Support Technician Salary: Starting at £28,900, rising to £30,450 upon meeting role triggers Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Day shifts, Fixed-Term (12 months) Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity
As a Logistics Planning Support Technician, you’ll support the coordination and improvement of logistics planning activities within Building Construction Products, Leicester, with a focus on Fleet Operations.
You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume data and invoice activities while ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles.
What You’ll Do
Your key accountabilities include:
- Supporting logistics process improvement to enhance safety, efficiency, and consistency
- Managing and analysing high-volume logistics data and invoices, ensuring precision, identifying discrepancies, and reducing financial and operational risks
- Driving Continuous Improvement (CI) activities—resolving day-to-day challenges and implementing sustainable, practical improvements for Fleet Operations
- Collaborating across teams to support logistics planning and Fleet activities, balancing competing priorities such as breakdowns, servicing, invoicing, and quotations
- Creating, updating, and auditing Standard Work documentation in line with CPS and Quality Management System (CQMS) standards
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What You’ll Demonstrate
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to show:
✅ Attention to Detail
- Work accurately with detailed, high-value data to ensure precision and minimise risk.
✅ Planning & Organisation
- Prioritise workloads effectively, manage multiple competing demands, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
✅ Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and support cross-team delivery.
✅ Data & Analytical Capability
- Use tools like Excel, interpret data, identify issues, and support timely decision-making.
(Further skills will be advantageous but not required unless specified.)
What You May Have
It’s a big plus if you:
- Apply continuous improvement methods (e.g., Lean, CPS techniques) to streamline processes
- Use digital tools (e.g., MS Excel, Power BI, Coupa, Next Gen) for data management and analysis
- Have an awareness of logistics, operational, or Fleet processes supporting planning and execution
Process Note
Applications are reviewed as they come in. If strong candidates are found early, the position may close before the deadline. Start your application now to avoid missing out!
What You Get at Caterpillar
Two Powerful Brands in One Culture
Caterpillar is the leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We operate across three core segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation, along with financing solutions (Financial Products).
Career paths here are limitless—whether you pursue Engineering, HR, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, or beyond. Shape the career you want. Your passion and skills will make it count.
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A Company Committed to Sustainability
Since day one, sustainability has been at the heart of who we are. This commitment drives our Values in Action, including:
- Leading sustainable initiatives to preserve the environment
- Reducing poverty through the Caterpillar Foundation
- Fostering engaged, inclusive communities where we operate
Benefits
📍 Work-Life Balance
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar doubles your contributions (up to 10%)
💰 Financial & Investment Incentives
- Bonus scheme
- Share Incentive Plan – earn 50% company match on contributions
💼 Support & Wellbeing
- Employee Support Networks for connection and community
- Flexible benefits package (e.g., private health, dental, EV leasing)
🌍 Travel & Mobility
- Up to 5% of UK travel may be required, including facility visits
📅 Posting Dates June 25, 2026 – July 9, 2026
About Caterpillar Culture
We hire brilliant, friendly, high-standards individuals. Our culture is built on five core values:
🔹 Integrity 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Teamwork 🔹 Commitment 🔹 Sustainability
We foster continuous growth, offering leadership programs and mentorship alongside challenges. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated—as a team, we shape the company; together, we build the Caterpillar we’re proud of.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Caterpillar welcomes applications from all ages and backgrounds. We know a rich pool of talent benefits everyone.
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