Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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Job Title: Project Coordinator – Programme Support
Salary: £33,800 rising to £37,500 when role objectives are reached
Contract: Fixed term contract - 18 Months
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM & Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to support the Building Construction Products (BCP) UK division as part of an internal programme focused on our transition to SAP. This role supports day‑to‑day project coordination, helping to keep activities organised, information accurate, and delivery on track. It’s a strong development opportunity for someone from a production or operational background who wants to build project coordination, planning, and data‑management skills while contributing to continuous improvement across the business.
What you will do:
As a Project Coordinator, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
Support planning and delivery by organising meetings, updating schedules, and maintaining accurate project and portfolio records.
Monitor actions, milestones and risks using tools such as Microsoft Planner, and help develop or improve trackers, templates and reporting tools.
Share updates, actions and decisions with team members and stakeholders to support smooth delivery.
Maintain project documentation and ensure information is accurate, up to date and easy to access across the wider portfolio.
Identify inefficiencies in ways of working and contribute practical ideas to improve processes, tools and coordination methods.
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:
Teamwork & Communication: Works well with colleagues across different teams, sharing information clearly and supporting a collaborative approach.
Organisation & Planning: Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while keeping project data, trackers and documentation well organised.
Attention to Detail: Produces accurate information, maintains reliable records, and spots issues or gaps early.
Problem Solving & Improvement: Takes a practical approach to improving processes, tools and ways of working that support project delivery.
What You May Have:
A genuine interest in project coordination, maintaining accurate project data, and improving tools and templates.
An understanding of production or factory environments, including pace, priorities and operational challenges.
Confidence using Outlook and Excel, with a willingness to learn new planning tools, portfolio trackers and project systems.
A positive, proactive approach, skilled in using tools such as MS Azure DevOps to track actions and progress, and MS Project to support timelines and dependencies.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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 with this role
Posting Dates:
March 30, 2026 - April 14, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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