Overview
Career Area: 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.
The Opportunity:
As a Team Leader on the Compact Wheel Loader (CWL) product line, you’ll lead and support a production team building our world‑class machines. You’ll keep the line running safely, smoothly and to standard, making sure your team has what they need to deliver quality work on time.
What You Will Do:
* Lead the shift and daily targets: Run start‑up meetings, set priorities, and keep your team focused on hitting Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals.
* Keep production running smoothly: Allocate tasks, respond to issues quickly, and remove blockers so the CWL Loader line builds safely, to standard and on schedule.
* Champion safe working practices: Carry out safety checks and audits, challenge unsafe behaviours, and complete required safety training to lead by example.
* Develop your people: Coach and support team members, handle day‑to‑day queries, and maintain an accurate skills matrix aiming for 100% versatility.
* Maintain and improve standards: Keep standard work updated, support 5S, and help resolve defects to maintain high build quality.
* Drive continuous improvement: Generate CI ideas, lead simple root‑cause actions, and participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) to improve Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting. Please clearly show on your CV how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
What You Can Demonstrate:
* Assembly/Production Knowledge: Understands build processes, standard work and defect reporting so the CWL line stays stable and productive.
* Quality Awareness: Able to report issues clearly and support simple root‑cause investigation to protect right‑first‑time build.
* Teamworking & Communication: Works well with others, communicates clearly and confidently challenges behaviours not in line with our values.
* Self‑Motivation & Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing priorities, support the team when needed and maintain strong organisation and attention to detail.
What You May Have:
* Proactively looks to build team capability through clear feedback, support and development conversations.
* Consistently applies this training to complete structured safety checks and put effective controls in place.
* Draws on this knowledge to follow production processes correctly and keep build standards high.
* Actively uses these tools to analyse data, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business
What You Will Get
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.
Job Title: Assembly Production Team Leader
Salary: £35,200 starting salary
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)
Travel: Not required
CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
About BCP
The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.
We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
Posting Dates: March 10, 2026 - March 24, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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