Mechanical Technician

Peterlee - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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.

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Peterlee

Salary:37105.90 (Not inclusive of overtime or bonus)

Hours: Full Time Permanent 36.5

Job Reference: R

Hiring Manager: Andrew Macmillan

Closing Date: 26/02/2026

Positions available: 2

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Up to 10% annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

Additional Information:

The Opportunity

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Fitters to join our Articulated Truck operations team.

This hands-on role offers technical variety daily problem-solving and the opportunity to directly influence machine performance reliability and regulatory compliance. You will work across all machine systems mechanical hydraulic and electrical within a dynamic safety-focused engineering environment that will fully utilise the knowledge and skills you already have while building experience in new technologies and features to meet our customers expectations for quality and delivery.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Machine repair

Assemble and disassemble components and systems ensuring compliance with hydraulic cleanliness and quality standards.
Carry out repairs on the current production machines.
Identify problems during test activities and actively contribute to rootcause investigations and solution development.
Document observations performance feedback and improvement opportunities for Engineering teams.

Workshop Operations & Continuous Improvement

Maintain an organised safe and efficient working environment through 5S and Caterpillar safety standards.
Support the continuous improvement of workshop processes tooling and work methods.
Share technical knowledge with peers and contribute to building team capability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communicate effectively escalating issues where required and supporting decision-making with clear information.

Skills experience & qualifications you will have.

Degree Requirement
A recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal training record in heavy plant off-highway machinery mechanical engineering or a similar environment.

Extensive mechanical fitting/assembly experience on mobile plant (e.g. ADTs excavators wheel loaders dozers).
The ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Strong communication skills written and verbal and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Basic computer literacy (Microsoft 365 or equivalent).
A strong track record of safe working reliability initiative and accountability.

Top candidates will have

Field-based fault finding diagnostics maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.
Experience with onboard diagnostics data acquisition or instrumentation.
Mobile hydraulics certification.
Experience working with Caterpillar product

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness autonomy support personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years weve 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. #LI

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

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

Posting Dates:

February 12 2026 - February 26 2026

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

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Career Area:OperationsJob Description: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 sus...