Job Site Solutions Placement Student (12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme)

at  Caterpillar

WHAT EXPERIENCES CAN WE OFFER YOU?

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That’s why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful.
Our placement roles have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success! Our placement students can expect to return to university with further developed technical skills and experience of how University learning is applied to the workplace.
We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a min of 2:2.

You will experience the following during your placement:

• An opportunity to make the next step in your education more meaningful by providing practical on-the-job learning in an international business environment
• Transform academic learning into business solutions while working on real projects
• Develop a personal network in the business world
• Experience a team concept that combines the skills and expertise of people from varied professional disciplines and backgrounds
• Be part of a challenging work environment where initiative and innovation is encouraged
• Work for a global leader

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline – IT, Engineering, Marketing Finance or Economics
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Strong customer focus and analytical skills
• Fluency in a European language would be an asset
• Software knowledge is required: Outlook, Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IT, Database, Salesforce, SAP, Tableau (Dashboards), Power BI would be beneficial

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

This position is responsible for supporting the JSS Regional Operations Manager and Fleet Managers in execution and standardization of Service Delivery for dealer and customer contracts within Europe, Africa Middle East and Eurasia.

• Communications coordination
• Administer and monitor Customer Contracts Reporting
• Custom reporting pre-population and analysis
• Understanding and use of various Caterpillar on/off board technologies
• Salesforce coordination and standardization
• Attending Dealer/Customer meetings with Fleet Managers (online and in person)
• Actively participate in special projects

As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar.

• Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline – IT, Engineering, Marketing Finance or Economics
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Strong customer focus and analytical skills
• Fluency in a European language would be an asset
• Software knowledge is required: Outlook, Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IT, Database, Salesforce, SAP, Tableau (Dashboards), Power BI would be beneficia