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Caterpillar of Australia is seeking a qualified Product Development Technician in Peterlee, County Durham, to support the development and testing of articulated dump trucks. The role offers a blend of hands-on technical work in a safety-focused environment, with a focus on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
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Job Summary
This role supports the development, prototyping, and validation of next-generation Articulated Dump Trucks within a global engineering team.
The successful candidate will assemble machines, conduct tests, identify problems, and contribute to root-cause investigations in a safety-focused environment.
Benefits include 25 days of annual holidays, a defined contribution pension scheme with doubled company contributions, and a share ownership scheme.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Caterpillar of Australia is seeking a qualified Product Development Technician in Peterlee, County Durham, to support the development and testing of articulated dump trucks. The role offers a blend of hands-on technical work in a safety-focused environment, with a focus on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
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Salary
Base: £37,105.90pa; Bonus: Monthly bonus available; Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension match up to 10%, share ownership scheme
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Heavy plant mechanical fitting experience
Read hydraulic and electrical schematics
Workshop operations and safety compliance
Nice-to-have
Experience with Caterpillar products
Field-based fault finding diagnostics
Onboard diagnostics data acquisition
Key Requirements
Engineering apprenticeship or HNC mechanical qualification