Career Area
Operations
Job Description
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Job Title: Test Operator
Salary Grade: £15.74 ph
Location: Shrewsbury
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave,
* Up to 6% 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.
Additional Information
Four days a week work shift - Monday to Thursday
Please note that due to Christmas period the recruitment process will take longer than usual and we are planning to start interviews second week of January.
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.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Test Operative, working in the Test Department at Shrewsbury. We are looking for a versatile individual who can work throughout the Test Department at a grade D level. We would love a self starter with the enthusiasm and tenacity to succeed. We are looking for someone proactive with a thorough approach to testing various engines and transmission arrangements, verse the current EAS. You should have the ability to navigate various business systems and provide clear and concise input to the assembly and support groups as and when required.
Job Responsibilities And Duties
* Become fully trained in testing transmissions
* Opportunity to be trained in testing engines
* Manage activity as required in the bay and cell as requested by the team leader
* Ensure full and accurate detail is logged into the test system, allowing full traceability thereafter.
* Provide verbal and hands on assistance to assembly and support teams as required.
* Follow the EAS (Engine Acceptance Schedule) to test product.
Skills And Experience
Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
* Modern apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent experience.
* Able to work to SWES, written or verbal instructions.
* An awareness of test programs and software such as EAS, TCDM or similar
* Previous experience in functionality testing or building of engines / transmission and / or MOT garage experience.
Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
* A knowledge of Caterpillar Production Systems.
* Basic use of Microsoft applications.
What You Will Get
This is a great opportunity to join the ever growing and modernizing test department. We strive on being a diverse and inclusive team who are always looking at ways to improve and develop both individually and as a team.
NB. 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.
This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking
Posting Dates
December 10, 2025 - January 6, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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