Manufacturing Engineering - L6 Degree Apprenticeship

This five-year degree apprenticeship combines hands-on technical analysis and process improvement within assembly and testing environments with academic study at the University of Coventry to earn a BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering.

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.

Salary: £24,900 and rising annually throughout program to a finishing apprenticeship wage of £33,900.

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 medical, health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

The Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences. We are looking for apprentices to join our Manufacturing Engineering teams. Our Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for designing and improving our high-quality low-cost processes to allow us to efficiently assemble and test our building and Construction products.

In collaboration with our partnered training provider, University of Coventry, our 5-year degree apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing learning leading to nationally recognised qualifications through the Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship standard:

• a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship certificate, and

• a BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering

What You Will Learn:

As Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice, you learning will involve, but is not limited to:

• Technical Analysis: Look at how we make things in assembly, testing, and painting, focusing on production, cost, quality, safety, and the environment.

• Improvements: Improve our processes and how we work to meet customer needs for quality, cost, and demand, while following our rules and standards.

• Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain.

• Skill Development: Learn the skills needed to become successful manufacturing engineers by working in different important areas of the business.

• As part of this programme apprentices are required to attend university

What Skills You Will Have:

• GCSEs (Level 2): Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (C) or above

• A Levels (Level 3):

• 112 points from three A levels including mathematics and a Science based subject (three ‘C’ grades or equivalent)

• Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Engineering or a related subject with a Merit, Merit, Merit profile.

Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before 31st August 2026.

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

Post apprenticeship

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression.

We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It’s your time and talent, make it counts. Join us today!

Note: A mathematics evaluation will be required during the recruitment process.