Operations Quality Auditor

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.

As an Operations Quality Technician within Captive Flow, you will audit machines as well as carrying out some operational duties within the captive flow area.

What You Will Do:  

• Conduct audits on fully built machines within the captive flow area following inspection standard work.
• Carry basic operational duties including but not limited to PSPS and fluid top ups, ensuring machine is ready for PDI process.
• Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
• Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.
• Participate in defect investigations and projects as required.
• Support and train new team members.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practice.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What you can demonstrate: 

• Quality Gate or operational experience
• Experience of the Built in Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis.
• Experience of following standard work procedures.
• Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and process.
• As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals
• Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours.
• Highly organised and a keen attention to detail.
• Attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• A desire to help improve the quality of our machines.
• Flexible with working hours where needed

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get

Job Title: Operations Quality Auditor/Technician

Salary: £27,074 rising when role triggers are met to £28,532

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Benefits scheme

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: Not required

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.

Posting Dates:

October 29, 2026 - November 12, 2026

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

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