Instrumentation Fitter

Are you ready to see your technical skills directly impact global products? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two testing days are exactly the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Instrumentation Fitter

Location: Leicester (Desford)

Pay Rate: £18.00 - £19.96 / hour

Want to help shape the future of Caterpillar's Building Construction Products?

At Caterpillar Leicester, our Test and Validation Team builds, develops, and tests next-generation machinery to ensure it hits peak performance and durability before it ever reaches production. As an Instrumentation Fitter, you will tackle complex, hands-on projects-collaborating directly with Technicians and Test Engineers to set up machines (like BHL, CWL, and TH) for critical validation tests.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Machine Preparation: Prepare machines for test (e.g., hydraulic fittings, mechanical components).

• Installation: Install instrumentation on a test machine.

• Problem Solving: Contribute to the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems during machine setup for test and development.

• Decommissioning: Return machines to their original, pre-test condition after a test.

• Task Management: Balance multiple tasks effectively to deliver tests to strict deadlines.

• Global Collaboration: Work as part of a global development team, with potential travel up to 15% (1-2 weeks at a time).

• Communication: Coordinate smoothly with customers, team members, and other business units to understand internal and external needs.

• Strong assembly and fitting skills alongside basic electrical skills.

• Previous experience using instrumentation for testing purposes.

• Knowledge and experience with equipment calibration and ISO9001 / ISO17025 standards.

• Technical knowledge of construction machinery, off-highway, automotive, or a similar industry.

• A self-starter mindset with the initiative to perform complex tasks.

• Clear communication skills to explain technical information across different teams and units.

• Experience working with various products, processes, or systems (e.g., engines, hydraulics, structures, cabs).

• A sound understanding of mathematics.

• Basic computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).