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Careers at Caterpillar - As the summer break arrives, it will be time for many to think about future career moves or getting their first job. And I, for one, would love to get more people interested in a career in the plant and equipment sector. This is why I recently met with my good friend Sam Mottram at Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023 where the Caterpillar Inc. stand was surprisingly careers focused, with roles up for grabs. You might also be surprised to learn that 10,000+ people work for one of the Caterpillar owned brands in the UK. As Sam pointed out to me in this video where he also highlighted opportunities, roles, locations, and career pathways available at Caterpillar. Sam: "Caterpillar has been in the UK since 1950, and we now have 24 different locations in the UK, including the Perkins Engines factory just down the road from the Plantworx event in Peterborough. "We have such a diverse range of roles that not only support our machines and engines, but also our financial services and the new energy transition projects we are now undertaking. "Yes, you can be an engineer, but you can also work in roles as diverse as being a site nurse to marketing and much more, as we are always looking for great talent across our business." Having worked with the Caterpillar brand for over 18 years, I have seen how the business takes its employees on a career pathway into different roles, giving them a broader knowledge of the industry. And in some cases, people have taken on roles across the globe. This is especially the case for those working with the dealer network like Finning UK & Ireland in the UK. Sam added: "I have been with Caterpillar for 20 years now, and it's not just about the work itself. There is also a strong support network with groups like our Women's Initiative Network and Lambda, which helps create an inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ community." For more information on Careers at Caterpillar, visit Cat.com/careers #careeropportunities #caterpillarcareers #jobopportunities

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Cars might be the reason why we have the standard 8-hour workday x 5 days a week! In the 1800s there were no shift timings, an employer could engage an employee 24x7 on a fixed pay, and there was no such thing as paid time off! It was first Tata in India and then the Ford Motor Company in the US that pioneered this by limiting working hours to 8 hours with mandatory paid time off in their factories, which eventually spread across the industrialized world in the early 1900s. The 40-hour work week became a standard across industries. While this was said to be led by labor unions and workers' rights movements, Tata & Ford manufactured vehicles. Now the population needed to have time off work in order to drive themselves around places. They found people who worked 24x7 found no use-case of buying vehicles. An unlocking demand measure that changed the world! 🚗

It’s been my first year anniversary, and I can loudly confirm: what a year! I wish I could tell you it was super easy but I would lie. Every day is a new challenge, new cultures, new adventures. I have been to places that I used to look only in maps. A lot of people wonder why we care so much: the thing is that this is not just a job; it’s a genuine mix of passion, determination, ambition, realisation and fun. It’s a daily confirmation that you can do it. And even the hardest challenges, we can face them in teams. #caterpillar #electrification #teamwork

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕞 🤝 How long have you worked for UKT&P? - 8 Months. What is the best thing about working here? - Treated like family. Who is the best person to work with & why? - Anyone – HR is a lonely world. 😩 Who is the worst person to work with & why? - John, gossip queen. What was your first paid job? - Kids world. Have you got a hidden talent? - Carpool Karaoke. 🎤 What’s your dream car? - Range Rover. What’s your pet hate? - Bad Manners! What’s your favourite ever song? - UB40 – Homely Girl. #UKTruckandPlantGroup #MeetTheTeam #HRManager #Mechanics #MobileMechanics #HGVMechanic #Fleet #FleetManagement #FleetManagersAssociation #FleetMaintenance #Commercial #LorryDriver

To all the #linesman out there I often reflect on my life as a linesman, 8 years in the industry, however I don’t like to bring it up to the site teams, as that’s not my life anymore and I don’t want to claim to live their challenges. But it is this #experience that drove me into pushing for my role in #health and #wellbeing to be created, to improve their experience and help create a sense of #pride and satisfaction. What is sad is that I don’t think I was ever #proud of the job I did as a linesman until I left the role. I then had the chance to reflect and hear from others, the high regard the role is held in. I think it’s so important to factor in time for #reflection in the work we do! I want to create a space to recognise those that fulfil this role, especially those out there doing it in these challenging winter conditions. So what can you all be #proud of? 🛠️ #Resilience in Action: The resilience of our linesmen is unmatched. They take on physically challenging tasks in all types of weather with grit & determination. 🔗 #Safety at Height: Their expertise and commitment to safety, safeguard their colleagues and ensure our power networks are reliable for the future, maintaining community safety. 🤝 Collaborative Excellence: The success of their work hinges on exceptional #teamwork and #communication, all the more impressive when you see their work environment. 🌱 #Adaptable and Ever-Learning: In an industry that's always evolving, they continually adapt and learn, upholding the highest standards of their trade. 🏠 #Sacrifices for Service: Often working away from home, they make significant personal sacrifices, missing out on precious time with their families in order to provide for their loved ones. As linesman I want you to recognise the value in the role you do and take a bit of time to reflect on your achievements, whether you've been in the industry for 6 months or 20 years it all counts. #construction #overheadlinesman gareth hunt Curtis Kaine Chris Payne (Stan) Roddy maccormick Aaron McLean Peter martin Paul C. Graham Boyd Stuart Brown