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 to be eligible to complete a 12-Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2027, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program.
Power & Energy (P&E) Procurement provides Caterpillar with a sustainable competitive advantage by selecting, managing, developing, and collaborating with a worldwide supply base.
With over $6.5 Billion of annual material purchases across 30+ Global facilities, placing this spend with the best external suppliers is vital to the performance of the organisation.
Delivering the lowest total cost for the materials, parts and services that our business needs is a vital element of Caterpillar’s strategy.
You will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of Procurement, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.
These aspects may include:
You will face a wide variety of challenges and have responsibility for either NPI (New Product Introduction) programs or managing supplier accounts as you will work closely with the extended global procurement teams, engage and visit global suppliers and directly contribute to Caterpillar’s success.
We’re looking for people who can show us a highly participative & proactive working style, and who thrive in a team of committed professionals. Great analytical & presentation skills and an ability to communicate at all levels. You should be on track to achieve a 2:2 in a one of the following subjects:
We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success.
When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's 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.
We're excited that you're considering a career with Caterpillar. Below is an overview of our Early Careers recruitment process and what you can expect at each stage.
To apply, simply complete our online application form and upload your CV before the advertised closing date.
Our team will review all submissions & we'll keep you updated and let you know as soon as possible if you've been selected to progress to the next stage.
If you are selected to move forward in the process, you'll be invited to complete some online assessments, followed by a user-friendly video interview. Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team and successful candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre/Interview, which we anticipate will take place on 8th December 2026 at our Peterborough facility. If possible, we recommend keeping this date available.
To ensure you don't miss any communications from us, please regularly check your text, email inbox (including your spam/junk folder) and your Workday account for updates.
Our Assessment Centre is designed to help you showcase your potential through a range of interactive activities focused on competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
We aim to make the experience engaging, inclusive, and relaxed, giving you the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and learn more about Caterpillar.
Following the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review all feedback and make hiring decisions. We aim to communicate outcomes and extend offers to successful candidates as quickly as possible.
Placement students will begin their placement on 5th July 2027.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the very best throughout the recruitment process.
NOTE: Only one application is required, 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 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.
Click the apply button today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch.
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