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.
Job Title: Health & Safety Champion (Prove Design)
Salary: £27,855 rising to £29,279 when role goals are met
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
The Opportunity
With Health & Safety being our number one priority at Caterpillar, the Health & Safety Champion will have an important role in supporting our expressed vision to build a culture where everyone’s behaviour supports a safe environment within a successful and sustainable business. You will play a key part in supporting our health and safety improvement programme within the Prove & Design department and be expected to advise, encourage and train colleagues to work safely.
As a Health & Safety Champion, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
* Provide one-to-one or team coaching, offering practical advice and support on health, safety, and environmental matters, including best practices.
* Conduct structured daily safety walks with Team Leaders, using these as opportunities to coach and reinforce safety culture.
* Assist in the investigation of accidents, near misses, incidents, and NDSBs, ensuring lessons learned are shared and applied.
* Continuously review and validate risk assessments to ensure they remain accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose.
* Develop and maintain Safe Working Practice documents tailored to departmental needs.
What You Can Demonstrate:
* Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices – Able to apply HSE principles in day-to-day operations and support compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
* Coaching and mentoring skills – Capable of guiding and supporting colleagues, particularly newly trained employees, to reinforce learning and encourage safe and effective work practices.
What You May Have:
* A relevant qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) is desirable, though not essential. Full training will be provided based on a training needs analysis to ensure the jobholder gains the necessary skills and knowledge to meet role requirements.
* Willingness to work towards a recognised safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or BSC Level 3) is essential.
Note: Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What you will get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 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 private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
August 14, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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