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Peterborough Apprenticeships

Are you a school leaver looking for an alternative to full-time college or university?

Do you fancy a change from your current role?

Are you looking for an opportunity to build on your capabilities?

Our apprenticeship schemes could be the ideal next step for you.

Recruitment updates

2019: Vacancies closed.

2020: Apprenticeships we are looking to recruit trainees for will be listed from September 2019. Campaign scheduled to begin January 2020.

For updates: Sign up to our expression of interest to be kept up to date with our future offerings as they become available.

As a Caterpillar employee you are part of a winning team that gives you the support you need to succeed – and the work you do makes a difference in the lives of people all around the world. To learn more, click HERE.

Caterpillar owns a complex portfolio of brands. At the Peterborough facility we are responsible for the marketing, sales and manufacturing of industrial engines for both the Cat and Perkins brands.

To learn more about the Cat brand, click HERE.

To learn more about the Perkins brand, click HERE.

You will earn a very competitive salary and benefits package, designed to reward you for contributing to our success, while you learn in the workplace. Starting salary can vary dependent on apprenticeship scheme. You will find the salary in the relevant vacancy.
You will gain valuable experience in real work environments giving you a head start in your chosen career and/or allowing you to build on your capabilities.
You will finish with a nationally recognised qualification that could provide you with a competitive difference at no cost to you and we can offer financial support towards achieving a professional qualification in your chosen field. (e.g. engineers who wish to become chartered).
And more!

We have something for everyone. Our apprenticeship offerings adapt dependent on the needs of our business and, therefore, can vary year on year. This provides you with the choice and the tools to develop your desired career.

Apprenticeship levels we typically offer

NAME	LEVEL	EQUIVILENT EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
Advanced	3	A-Level
Higher	4 and 5	HNC, HND or Foundation degree
Degree	6	Bachelor’s degree

Disciplines

Technical: Data, Design and Development, Engineering, Environmental, Health and Safety, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality.
Business: Business Admin, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain.

Note: the structure of our schemes, which include qualifications, delivery models, schedules, and content will differ dependent on discipline, level, course and college/university partners.

You must be aged 16 or over and there are no age restrictions.
You must not be in full-time education.
You must have attained the relevant qualifications (or equivalents) as outlined in the vacancy you are applying for and be able to evidence them.
You must not have completed any prior training or a previous apprenticeship similar or the same as the vacancy you are applying for.
You must be eligible to complete an apprenticeship in England, UK, as per the relevant funding rules.

Recruitment updates

2019: Vacancies closed.

2020: Apprenticeships we are looking to recruit trainees for will be listed from September 2019. Campaign scheduled to begin January 2020.

It's simple. Click on the relevant link below for more details and to submit your application to apply.

Current open vacancies

No open vacancies available. Vacancies for 2020 scheduled to be launched from January 2020.

Expression of interest

Sign up to our expression of interest where we will keep you up to date with our future offerings as they become available.

Thank you for applying! Here is typically what happens next. The specific timelines for our apprenticeship offerings can be found in the relevant vacancy.

Application Form Screening - Your application will be passed through a rigorous screening process by our third party service provider or UK Recruitment Team.
Telephone or Face-to-Face Interview - Depending on the discipline, our third party service provider or UK Recruitment Team will have the opportunity to ask you more about your preferences and explore some of your skills and competencies a little further.
Testing - Depending on the discipline, you may be required to undertake some occupational tests. These typically take place prior to your assessment centre.
Assessment Centre - This will consist of group exercises, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the discipline applied for.

We wish you the very best of luck.

Feel free to email us at PeterboroughApprenticeships@cat.com.

We are more than happy redirect your question to the relevant person and we value all feedback as it allows us to continuously improve our processes.

Peterborough Apprenticeships

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Peterborough Apprenticeships

Recruitment updates

WHY CHOOSE US?

WHY JOIN THE TEAM AS AN TRAINEE?

WHAT TYPES OF APPRENTICESHIPS DO WE OFFER?

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

HOW DO I APPLY? APPLY HERE!

I’VE APPLIED. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

I HAVE A QUESTION OR WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK.

Career Areas

Why Caterpillar?

Diversity & Inclusion

Search For Jobs

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