Mechanical Teams Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Mechanical Teams Co-Ordinator Salary: £30,206 - £37,000 per annum depending upon experienceLocation: Peterborough, UK Benefits 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays Up to 9% 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 health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. Working Hours 37hrs per week, Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00. About IPSD Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. What Is TF&E The TF&E mechanical maintenance team provides expert technical support to the state of the art engine test facility, ensuring quality data output. They are responsible for manufacturing, implementing, and upgrading test facility support systems and rigs to assist in engine development and verification. The team also commissions the multi million pound engine test facility, which boasts world class performance, emissions, and mechanical validation capabilities. Team members interact with the wider facilities team and other departments within GED and the Industrial Power Systems Development Engineers. The successful candidate will support the mechanical technician team in delivering efficient, high quality work in their day to day operations. They will assist with maintenance scheduling, support installations and commissioning activities and help ensure smooth daily operations. The role requires excellent organisational skills, communication, decision making and a proactive approach to team coordination and problem solving. What You Will Do Govern and delegate and drive velocity in day-to-day team activities, including task assignment, breakdown support, project work, and quality management, using work order management systems aligned with business priorities. Coordinate technician responses to facility breakdowns, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Collaborate daily with operational management to designate workload and team priorities. Conduct lean improvement activities focused on team velocity, and report on daily KPIs. Perform duties such as maintaining team records, supporting the team in procuring parts, spares and equipment and managing area and assets. Manage team contractor support, including database and accountability for work carried out, ensuring all surveys and inspections are completed to high standards. Organising routine servicing and inspections of maintenance equipment and assets, keeping the management systems up to date. Identify team training needs and implement appropriate actions to ensure the team meets business requirements. Promote and sustain a safe working environment by eliminating unsafe processes and behaviours and actively contributing to a positive safety culture. What You Will Have Degree educated or an NVQ level 3 or equivalent mechanical discipline and/or relevant work experience. Proficient with all Microsoft Office products & general PC applications. Good understanding of maintenance processes, tools, equipment, and familiarity with operational and quality objectives. Strong leadership attributes, including excellent organisation, communication, problem solving, coordination and prioritising skills. Additional Skills and Experience Experience in maintenance planning and supervisory experience is desirable. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. What You Will Get Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. You will benefit from a very competitive compensation and benefits package, career development and training opportunities, from a globally-renowned company which is driven by its core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability. NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Posting Dates: November 17, 2025 - December 1, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr