Project Coordinator - 24m FTC - presso Caterpillar Inc.

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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: Project Coordinator - 24m Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £33,800 rising to £37,500 when role objectives are reached

Contract: Full time & fixed term contract 24 months

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM & Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As a Project Coordinator, you’ll work alongside our Manufacturing Engineering team to help ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll support project coordination tasks while gaining experience in planning, communication, and continuous improvement.

What you will do:

As a Project Coordinator, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Plan project activities by helping to facilitate meetings, update schedules, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Tracking progress using tools such as Microsoft Planner. Produce dashboards and reports helping to identify delays or risks.
• Communicating updates and decisions clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Helping to improve processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions.
• Maintaining documentation and ensuring all project-related information is up to date and accessible
• Assisting with onboarding tasks for new starters, including updating personal information and matching them to roles.               

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Teamwork & Communication: Works effectively with colleagues across departments, sharing updates clearly and supporting a collaborative working environment.
• Organisation & Time Management: Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in documentation, identifies issues early, and communicates them clearly to the relevant teams.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Takes a practical approach to resolving issues and contributes ideas to improve processes and ways of working.

What You May Have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment, ideally in a fast-paced setting.
• Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Project, Planner and Excel, with a willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• An interest in project management principles (Prince 2, Agile, 6 Sigma etc)
• A proactive approach to work, with a readiness to take on new responsibilities and develop new skills.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get
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.

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.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 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 private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: Not required

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

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