Test Operator

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Operations

Test Operator

£15.74 ph

Shrewsbury

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 6% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar matches 50% of the employee's contribution
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

Four days a week work shift – Monday to Thursday.

Please note that due to the Christmas period the recruitment process will take longer than usual, and we plan to start interviews in the second week of January.

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a Test Operative, working in the Test Department  are looking for a versatile individual who can work throughout the Test Department at a grade D level. We would love a self‑starter with enthusiasm and tenacity to succeed. We are looking for someone proactive with a thorough approach to testing various engines and transmission arrangements, versus the current EAS.

You should have the ability to navigate various business systems and provide clear and concise input to the assembly and support groups as and when required.

• Become fully trained in testing transmissions
• Opportunity to be trained in testing engines
• Manage activity as required in the bay and cell as requested by the team leader
• Ensure full and accurate detail is logged into the test system, allowing full traceability thereafter
• Provide verbal and hands‑on assistance to assembly and support teams as required
• Follow the EAS (Engine Acceptance Schedule) to test product

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

• Modern apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent experience
• Able to work to SWES, written or verbal instructions
• An awareness of test programs and software such as EAS, TCDM or similar
• Previous experience in functionality testing or building of engines / transmission and / or MOT garage experience

• Knowledge of Caterpillar Production Systems
• Basic use of Microsoft applications

This is a great opportunity to join the ever‑growing and modernising test department. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive team who are always looking at ways to improve and develop both individually and as a team.

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.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including but not limited to U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730‑774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500‑598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening/checking.

December 10, 2025 - January 6, 2026

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