12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme - Communications
Location: Larne, ANT, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Oct 28, 2019
Job Description
Description
12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme – CommunicationsLocation: Belfast/Larne
Salary: £17,000, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working and 25 days annual leave.
Who are Caterpillar? What do you do?
We are the world's leading manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment, and one of the world’s most respected Companies and Brands in the World. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.
Caterpillar Northern Ireland is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of diesel generator sets and provider of power generating solutions. Formerly FG Wilson, the business was acquired by Caterpillar in 1999 and is now an integral part of the Caterpillar Corporation and host to multiple divisions that operate on our sites. The primary focus of the company is in the design, manufacture, sale and support of quality generator sets and bespoke associated equipment that provide reliable electric power around the world. The manufacturing facilities in Larne, Monkstown and Springvale Belfast are augmented by a Shared Services centre in the Springvale Industrial Park, Belfast that provides administrative support for the local business as well as for other Caterpillar European entities. Interfacing closely with other Electric Power facilities globally, Caterpillar Northern Ireland has a diverse product portfolio that also includes the production of major subassemblies to the articulated truck, medium wheel loader and other operations within UK and Europe.
We have an exciting opportunity for a placement student to join the Communications team. Working with others across our organisation, you would be directly involved and at the heart of our business, taking on strategic projects of your own.
Qualifications
What experiences can we offer you?
During the yearlong placement, you will support the delivery of the company’s communications strategy. Based at the company’s Larne site, you will gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of communication activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Creating & developing content for the Weekly News publications
• Creating content for digital signage suite displayed across all Caterpillar NI sites
• Producing communication packs for the noticeboards
• Creating and developing presentations, promotional and administration material to include in monthly business update, communication team meetings, internal posters and signage.
• Supporting the delivery of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy to include education and charitable events.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who can show us a highly participative working style, and who thrives in a team of committed professionals. And at the same time, we need an individual who can think independently and use initiative. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required to interact with people from the business at all levels. You will be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Applicants should be studying for a Marketing, Communications or English related degree and be on track to achieve minimum of a 2:2.
We will provide you the training and support you need to be successful during your placement at Caterpillar.
