Commercial Business Placement Student

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

Discipline: Commercial Business

Location: Larne Northern Ireland

Salary: 26000 Share Scheme and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and you will be directly involved and at the heart of our business participating on strategic projects.

*Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing June 2026 you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated masters program.

What do we do

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925 weve been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed.

We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity Excellence Teamwork Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

At our Caterpillar NI Ltd facility in Larne we design develop test and manufacture world leading electric power generation solutions tailored to individual customer needs. Datacentres that power eCommerce and social media hospitals caring for the sick prestige office and commercial developments all need the confidence that reliable power is guaranteed. Caterpillar products are trusted the world over to provide this guarantee.

Diversity at Caterpillar

When we leverage our peoples experiences backgrounds and cultures in an inclusive environment we enable every individual to achieve their full potential which drives business are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Womens Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you

As an equal opportunity employer we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. Thats why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said you will be given all the support you require to be successful.

Our placement roles have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success! Our placement students can expect to return to university with further developed technical skills and experience of how University learning is applied to the workplace.

We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a min of 2:2.

Reporting to one of the Commercial Managers at Caterpillar you will be working as part of a diverse global team focused on:

• Developing commercial strategies across the end-to-end product lifecycle to grow profitability

• Supporting complex multi-functional business projects

• Developing knowledge of Lean principles and applying this to our commercial processes

• Analysing new business opportunities and areas of market growth

• Analysing the competitive landscape and our own product portfolio to identify opportunities

• Gaining detailed understanding of customer business models to identify areas of competitive advantage

• Collaborating with the Product Management Engineering Sales and Marketing functions to develop specific value propositions

Who are we looking for

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse we are looking for people who are open minded excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated hard-working and will embrace return for your dedication and hard work you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant degree:

• Business Management

• Financial Management

• Marketing

• Commercial

Recruitment Process Guidelines:

Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles

Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV this must be done before the closing date of the role that youre 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 one Video Interview: If selected you will be invited to complete a user-friendly video interview which will then be reviewed by the Hiring this stage if you are successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which we anticipate will be held mid March 2026 onsite at our Larne facility. We would also recommend that you check your spam emails and your Workday account for updates.

Stage two - Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre Day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork decision-making communication and problem-solving. 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 preferred candidates we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement students will start on 7th July 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

NOTES:

Only one application isrequired please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.

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

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced tofacilitateshortlisting.

This position requires working onsitefive days a week.

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

Posting Dates:

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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