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Production Team Lead

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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: Production Team Lead

Hourly Rate: £16.49 (£33,442 annual salary + shift premiums)

Location: Peterborough

Term: 12-month fixed term

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave,
  • Up to 5% 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 health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

The Opportunity: Are you a motivated team lead who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating a culture of continuous improvement?

As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for creating a safe, productive, and engaged working environment where people can perform at their best. Guided by Caterpillar’s Lean principles, you will support operational excellence by focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to your team, ensuring processes are followed consistently and high standards are maintained. By fostering a positive team culture, addressing challenges proactively, and encouraging new ideas, you will help drive both individual and business success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys developing people, influencing performance, and making a real impact.

High level tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • Leading a dedicated team of operators to ensure they can conduct day to day activities
  • Engage the team to always meet safety requirements and standards
  • Meet production targets and feedback/escalate any issues as they arise
  • Promote and maintain high workplace standards
  • Build action plans to identify, root cause and eliminate issues within production
  • Aim for Zero defects within your team, but help to support the investigation into any quality issues that arise
  • Network amongst support groups to help drive continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience gained through previous roles:

  • Proven ability to lead and support teams in achieving operational goals.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively using their own initiative.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with experience facilitating or chairing meetings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The strongest candidates will also have:

  • Understanding of Perkins’ standard operating procedures and working practices.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Confidence in presenting information and communicating effectively with larger audiences, including delivering team briefings and team communications.
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) training or certification.

Personal Qualities

You’ll demonstrate a strong personal drive and consistently conduct yourself in line with Caterpillar’s values and ethical standards, setting a clear example for others to follow. Your commitment to doing the right thing underpins every decision and action you take.

You’ll bring a genuine passion for continuous improvement, proactively seeking opportunities to enhance PQVC and raise performance standards. Through your focus on quality and operational excellence, you deliver consistent, reliable solutions that meet both customer expectations and local area requirements. Your mindset reflects accountability, ownership, and a determination to make a positive impact, driving both individual and team success.

Additional Info

  • This fixed term contract role is based at the Peterborough facility and will require shift work in line with business requirements.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. 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. For over 100 years, we’ve 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.

Posting Dates:

November 11, 2026 - November 25, 2026

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

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