Material Specialist

Caterpillar

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profile Job Location:

Larne - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Operations

Compensation Grade:

3

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: Materials Specialist

Salary: 14.27 per hour

Location: Larne

Benefits:

  • Up to 5% bonus

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%

  • Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

  • Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

This position requires working on site 4 days a week.

About EPD

Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.


We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need self-motivated intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

As a Material Specialist working for Caterpillar you will have the opportunity to work with and contribute

towards a team of semi skilled and skilled employees. This semi skilled role allows you to develop your

communication and interpersonal skills as well as use your initiative. You will interact with hourly and

salaried employees at your facility and will receive guidance from your Team Leader. Many opportunities

exist to those Material Specialists who are keen to progress in the production environment.

What you will do:

  • Involves the use of some power tools hand tools and some checking equipment

  • Operating forklift truck and other relevant equipment for on site component/equipment movements

  • Loading boxes crates skids frames etc. for waste disposal

  • Checking parts completing picks quantity/quality control of stock.

  • Complete necessary paperwork relating to component equipment movements

  • Inspects maintains and operates machinery within relevant company guidelines

  • Compliance with safety and quality standards

  • Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives

  • Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action

  • Train other employees if and when required

  • Any other appropriate duties

What you have:

  • Proficient using a hand-held scanner to scan barcodes for picks

  • Proficient knowledge of WM SAP

  • Forklift truck license

  • Demonstrable experience with adhering to quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience with using power and hand tools.

  • Proficient level of literacy and numeracy in relation to conducting stock control

  • Previous experience working in a lean environment

  • Working at heights may be necessary

  • Ability to prioritize and organize sequence of work on occasion

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 nearly 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. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Posting Dates:

April 29 2026 - May 6 2026

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

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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