Senior Construction Equipment Operator (Multi Skilled)
Salary: £35,200 rising to £39,000 when role objectives are reached
Contract: Full time & permanent
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Career Area: Operations
The Opportunity
As a Senior Construction Equipment Operator, you will safely operate a range of construction facility equipment within a controlled test and operational environment. You will complete defined machine activities while supporting product validation and performance assessment. This role requires precision, consistency and strong technical awareness. You will work independently and as part of a team within our facility.
Accountability includes but is not limited to:
- Operating Backhoe Loaders, Wheel Loaders and Telehandlers safely and efficiently across varied tasks
- Carrying out defined machine profiles including Y Cycles, loading, excavation and material handling activities
- Supporting endurance testing and validation programmes to assess machine performance
- Identifying and reporting defects, faults and performance issues during operation
- Recording accurate data and observations using mobile systems and reporting tools
- Working collaboratively with engineers and team members to support product improvement
What You Can Demonstrate
- Machine Operation: Operate multiple types of construction facility equipment competently across a range of activities, applying safe and effective techniques to deliver consistent results
- Technical Awareness: Recognise changes in machine behaviour or performance and provide accurate feedback to support testing and fault identification
- Attention to Detail: Follow defined operating profiles and processes precisely to ensure repeatable and reliable outcomes
- Communication: Clearly record and share operational findings, ensuring information is understood and supports team decision making
What You May Have
- Hold recognised machine licenses, demonstrating proven capability to operate facility equipment safely to industry standards
- Applied skill within testing or validation environments, showing the ability to follow structured processes and contribute to performance assessment
- Operated across multiple machine types, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to transfer skills across equipment and tasks
Interview Process
Stage 1: An informal interview to learn more about you and your experience.Stage 2: If successful, you will proceed to a formal interview comprising STAR-based questions, followed by a practical test assessed and scored by an experienced operator.
Benefits
- 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% travel, including global destinations.
Posting Dates: May 22, 2026 – June 5, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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