Caterpillar

Career Area:

Operations

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: Inventory Counter – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: starting salary £27,800 rising to £29,200 when role triggers are met + 20% shift premium

Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 02:30 – 12:30

Thursday: 14:30 – 12:00 AM

Note: Shift times may be subject to change.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12m) & Full time

The Opportunity

An Inventory Counter keeps track of materials used in production across all product lines. This includes helping with regular stock checks, counting items coming in and going out, and checking any differences in inventory.

What You Will Do:

As Inventory Counter, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform physical inventory counts across the site and adjust stock levels by location as needed.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies through reconciliation and root cause analysis.
• Document and correct inventory records in the system, ensuring compliance with corporate and audit requirements.
• Conduct location audits, receipt counts, and support the department in meeting year-end inventory goals.
• Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to ensure accurate material usage and flow.
• Follow all health and safety policies and uphold Caterpillar’s core values: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, and Sustainability.

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.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Solid understanding of logistics, operations, and material control processes and systems.
• Effective communication skills and experience using enterprise systems such as Glovia.

What You May Have:

• Ability to read Engineering Drawings
• Glovia systems

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 + 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: 1-2 days travel to Stockton per month may be required

Posting Dates:

June 4, 2025 - June 20, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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