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Job Title: Logistics Planning Technician 

Salary: £33,800 rising to £37,500 when role goals are met

Location: Desford, Leicestershire  

Full Time: 37.50 

The Opportunity 

As a Logistics Planning Technician at Building Construction Products in Leicester, you will play a key role in supporting both the Logistics Planning and Logistics Operations teams across all product lines. You will develop, update, and document logistics processes which drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement—aligned with Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles. 

As a Logistics Planning Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to: 

Support logistics and production by helping with material flow, storage, and preparing for new products. 

Follow and help improve standard work instructions using tools like Geneo, making sure they meet Caterpillar’s quality and production system standards. 

Keep systems up to date, including entering and checking information in Glovia (our production planning system) to make sure materials and kits are routed correctly. 

Help keep the workplace safe by supporting risk assessments and lift plans for new tasks or equipment. 

Take part in improvement activities, like Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs), and help roll out better ways of working. 

Follow all Health & Safety rules, complete any required training, and always work in a safe and responsible way. 

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

What You Can Demonstrate:   

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create, edit, and interpret documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to support operational tasks. 

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation and contribute to shared goals and decision-making. 

Demonstrates strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.  

Experience in creating or updating Standard Work documents to Caterpillar Production System (CPS) standards, ensuring consistency and quality in operational processes. 

What You May Have: 

Holds British Safety Council Level 2 Risk Assessment training and/or CPS (Caterpillar Production System) Green Belt certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety, risk awareness, and continuous improvement in safety-related processes. 

Possesses a relevant NVQ Level 2 or higher, or an equivalent qualification, supporting technical knowledge and hands-on capability in a production environment. 

Previous hands-on experience with Glovia, particularly in creating and maintaining routing data, is desirable for supporting accurate material and production planning. 

Note: 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. 

Contract: Permanent  

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 health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc. 

Travel: Not required 

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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