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Job Title: Nodes & PIQ/PFED Quality Technician x 2

Salary: £27,855 rising to £ £29,279 when role objectives are met

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As a Quality Technician supporting Nodes and PIQ/PFED (Partners in Quality / Plan for Every Defect) within the Quality Department, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. Your work ensures that products meet customer and dealer expectations through effective coordination, analysis, and communication.

What you will do:

As a Quality Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Work closely with operations and team leaders to build strong working relationships.

Carry out audits on machine defects to find root causes and support fixes.

Keep regular contact with US Node facilities through daily and weekly meetings.

Use defect data to identify and follow up on Interim and Permanent Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA).

Complete tasks on time and in line with company processes.

Be flexible and willing to work across shifts when needed.

NB. 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 Knowledge Operations: Work closely with operations and team leaders to build strong working relationships.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving: Uses Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools to improve how things are done. Identifies root causes and supports corrective actions to reduce defects.

Communication & Collaboration: Shares information clearly with different teams. Leads meetings when needed and presents updates confidently.

What You May Have:

Skilled at a quality gate or with machine builds across lines.

Familiar with tools like EPIX, Team Centre, PRWB, or SWES.

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.

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

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

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