Instrumentation Fitter

Company: Randstad Inhouse Services
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Location: Desford
Job Description:

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

About the Role

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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

  • 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.

Desired:

  • 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).

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Posted: July 6th, 2026