One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 115 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 litre to 7.1 litre and 7.1 litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility can boast a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

The Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employeelearns and gains valuable, real-life experiences.

We are looking for an apprentice to join our Sales and Marketing teamlocated at our Wimborne facility (BH21 7PW). 

Collaborating with virtually every part of our business, our Sales and Marketing teamare the doers that support dealer efforts, train customers, sell products, and launch campaigns. They also gain an end-to-end understanding of our business, as well as the industry knowledge that’s always in demand.

Apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing off the job training leading to a nationally recognised qualificationthrough theLevel 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship standard.

In collaboration with our partnered training provider, CIM-accredited programmes and dedicated mentorship, our 15 Month apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. You will have access to:

• A Dedicated Tutor available daily for guidance.

• 1:1 Mentoring Calls (minimum of 4 hours/month) to translate learnings into practical application at Caterpillar.

• Monthly Workshops (virtual or in-person) to deepen your understanding of marketing strategies.

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.

Recruitment Timeline

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

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

NOTE: Only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes.You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage.

Recruitment Process

Stage one– Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you’re applying for.  Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. 

Stage two –Assessment Centre: The half day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible. 

Stage three – Offer: After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. 

We hold an Engagement Day for all new apprentices to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the facility before your employment start date.

We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar.If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on [email protected].