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Engineering Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Level 6

Caterpillar
Peterborough
2 days ago
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Career Area:
Students and Graduates

Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.
We are Caterpillar
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.
We are Caterpillar. Are you?
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.
The Apprenticeship
Would you like to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment? Does gathering and analysing data interest you? Would you like to develop digital solutions to resolve business problems? If you answered yes to any of these questions our Data Analyst apprenticeship could be the ideal apprenticeship scheme for you!
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences.
We are looking for

one apprentice

to join our

Engineering Process team

located at our

Peterborough facility

(PE1 5FQ). Situated within our Component Engineering Team, the team enables operational excellence through the development of analytical solutions and business applications, to remove waste from our processes and support more effect decision making.
Our apprentices will:
earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £24,931 per year.

receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays,

have access to a contributory share and pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities, family-friendly policies and up to 9% bonus.

In collaboration with our partnered training provider,

Anglia Ruskin University

, our

4-year degree

apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing university-based learning leading to a

nationally recognised qualification

through the

Level 6 Data Scientist

apprenticeship standard:
a Level 6 Data scientist Apprenticeship certificate, and

a

BSc (Hons) Data

Science .

As part of this programme apprentices are required to attend university on a block release basis, therefore apprentices are required to travel and potentially stay over.
The Experience
Apprentices will undertake various six-month placements in a wide range of differing functional areas. Within each placement we look to develop solid personal learning and development experiences, combined with formal developmental training. At the same time, we look to the apprentice to deliver solid business contributions to cost and quality targets. Placement tasks may include, but not be limited to:
Working across a variety of projects, analysing data, and making suggestions that inform business decisions and improvements.

Development of core skills - data analytics, project management, and process improvement techniques / approaches.

Developing a good understanding of data structures and database systems.

Learning about and using a range of analytical tools.

Collecting, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data.

Conducting a range of analytical studies on data.

Creating process and data workflows using tools such as Power Automate.

Creating visualisations of data using tools like PowerBI and PowerApps.

Entry

Requirement
GCSEs: Five Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, and English.

A-Levels: Minimum of 96 tariff points required including Grade C in A-Level Mathematics. 96 tariff points can be made up of A-Levels or equivalent qualifications in any Engineering or relevant STEM subjects.

NOTE: Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2025.
Our Culture
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work.
We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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.
PostApprenticeship
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. Many of our former apprentices now occupy senior management roles within our organisation as career development is the foundation to all our apprenticeship schemes.
Depending on the needs of the business, you may also be offered the chance to complete additional qualifications. We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It’s your time and talent, make it counts. Join us today!
Recruitment Timeline
Go Live: 18th June 2025

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025

Interview/Assessment Centre Day (in-person): Between 14th July – 25th July 2025

Employment Start Date: 8th September 2025

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Recruitment Process
Online Application:

The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.
Stage two



Assessment Centre:

The half day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.
Stage three



Offer:

After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible.
We hold an Engagement Day for all new apprentices to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the facility before your employment start date. Apprentices will join the business in September 2025.
We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar.If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team on



.
Posting Dates:
June 18, 2025 - July 2, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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