Job Description

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.

Caterpillar's Desford Paint Facility is looking for an experienced and driven Weekend Maintenance Team Leader to lead our dedicated weekend maintenance operation. This role has been established to increase planned maintenance activity, improve equipment reliability, and support the long-term performance of our paint facility assets.

As the Weekend Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance technicians, ensuring planned maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will play a critical role in driving maintenance excellence while supporting Caterpillar's commitment to safety, quality, and operational performance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate all weekend maintenance activities across the paint facility.
• Manage and prioritise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise asset reliability and availability.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, support, and technical guidance to the weekend maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with site standards and procedures.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture focused on root cause analysis, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement.
• Review and allocate maintenance work orders through the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support fault diagnosis and escalation for complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, reliability, and operations teams to minimise downtime and improve asset performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety conversations, and shift handovers.
• Support maintenance planning activities and provide feedback on equipment condition and future maintenance requirements.

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

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Significant maintenance experience within a manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or process environment.
• Previous experience leading teams, supervising maintenance activities, or acting as a senior technician.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and reliability principles.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Experience working with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrable commitment to health and safety excellence.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience within paint shop, finishing, automated manufacturing, or process environments.
• Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Planning and Organisation
• Technical Decision Making
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Stakeholder Management
• Safety Leadership
• Communication and Collaboration

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

Job Title: Maintenance Team Leader

Salary: starting salary of £40,500 rising to £44,900 once fully competent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: Not required

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About BCP

The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.

We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

Posting Dates:

September 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026

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

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