Caterpillar Inc.
Material Handler

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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.
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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:
Top Candidates will 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.
- 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.


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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.
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Posting Dates:
August 27, 2026 - September 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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