Logistics Planning Support Technician

Career Area: Operations

Job Title: Logistics Planning Support Technician

Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,450 when role triggers are met

Contract: Full time 37.5 hours per week on day shifts & Fixed Term Contract 12 months

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

As a Logistics Planning Support Technician, you will support the coordination and improvement of logistics planning activities across Building Construction Products, Leicester, with a key focus on Fleet operations. You will work in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume data and invoice activity, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned to Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles.

• Support the development and improvement of logistics processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and consistency
• Manage and analyse high-volume data and invoices, ensuring accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and minimising financial and business risk
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, resolving day-to-day issues and driving practical, sustainable improvements with the logistics fleet department
• Work across teams to support logistics planning and Fleet activity, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment e.g. breakdowns, servicing, invoicing and quotations
• Create, update, and audit Standard Work documentation in line with CPS and CQMS standards

• Attention to Detail: Works with high accuracy, managing detailed and high-value data to ensure outputs are precise, reliable, and minimise risk
• Planning & Organisation: Plans and prioritises workload effectively, managing multiple competing demands and adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with others, communicating clearly and building strong working relationships across teams to support delivery
• Data & Analytical Capability: Uses data and systems (e.g. Excel) to interpret information, identify issues, and support timely and effective decision-making

• Applies continuous improvement approaches (e.g. CPS / Lean) to identify inefficiencies and support process improvements
• Uses digital tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, planning systems such as Coupa or Next Gen) to manage and interpret data effectively
• Demonstrates an awareness of logistics, operational, or fleet processes to support planning and delivery

27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel:
Up to 5% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.

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