Logistics Planning Technician

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Logistics Planning Technician

Salary: £35,200 rising to £39,000 when role goals are met / H20

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full-time & permanent

Hours: 37.50

The Opportunity

As a Logistics Planning Technician, you’ll help improve how materials, assets and information move through our Logistics operations. You’ll use data, systems and practical problem-solving to support day-to-day operations and help make our processes safer, simpler and more efficient.

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

• Support Logistics and production activities, helping manage material flow, asset storage, data and reporting to keep operations running effectively.
• Develop and improve standard ways of working, creating and updating clear work instructions using tools such as Geneo.
• Maintain accurate systems, data and trackers, making sure information supports effective asset management and material movement.
• Support safe changes within Logistics, contributing to risk assessments and lift plans for new tasks or equipment, including the introduction of automation.
• Identify and support improvements, using data and knowledge of the operation to find practical ways to improve efficiency, including through Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs).
• Work safely and responsibly, following Health & Safety requirements and completing required training.

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

• Digital Skills: Uses Excel and digital tools confidently to maintain accurate information, work with data and produce clear reports that support operational decisions.
• Problem Solving: Reviews data and processes, identifies problems or opportunities and puts forward practical improvements that make work simpler and more efficient.
• Communication: Works effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers, sharing clear information, resolving issues and supporting operational priorities.
• Standard Work: Creates and updates clear work instructions and processes, making sure work is completed safely, consistently and to the required standard.

What You May Have

• Systems: Uses systems such as Glovia, SAP, Power BI, Power Apps or SharePoint to manage information, materials or assets and support reporting.
• Safety & Improvement: Applies risk assessment and continuous improvement principles to make working practices safer and more efficient. British Safety Council Level 2, CPS Green Belt or similar training would be beneficial.
• Automation: Understands how automation and digital technology can make processes safer, simpler and more efficient. A basic understanding of PLC programming is desirable, helping to support automated equipment and future process improvements.

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

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.

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: Not required

Posting Dates

October 28, 2026 - November 5, 2026

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

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