Assembly Test & Finish Maintenance Manager

Career Area:

Manufacturing

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

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(depending on experience)

Peterborough, UK

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% 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.

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

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Maintenance Manager to lead our Assembly, Test and Finish maintenance function and play a key role in delivering our Modern Manufacturing strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to drive equipment reliability, champion new technologies, and develop a high-performing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the implementation of world-class maintenance practices, leveraging digital solutions, automation, predictive maintenance, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve asset performance, productivity, and operational excellence. You will work closely with production, engineering, and business leaders to create a safer, smarter, and more efficient operation.

• Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and execute a strategy to drive equipment reliability and asset performance through proactive and predictive maintenance.

• Champion the adoption of modern manufacturing technologies, digital maintenance tools, automation, and data-driven decision making.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions that improve uptime, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance.

• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring equipment issues.

• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, budgets, and resource allocation to support business objectives.

• Develop talent, build technical capability, and create clear development pathways for team members.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Degree or equivalent experience desired

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.

Knowledge of total productive maintenance principles, methods, and processes; ability to maximize machinery effectiveness through active involvement of all supporting departments.

Level Working Knowledge:

• maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Expertise in reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Passion for technology, innovation, and modern manufacturing principles

• Proven ability to improve equipment uptime, performance, and cost efficiency.

Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

• demonstrate success in developing high-performing technical teams.

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks…