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WELDER
Location - Peterlee (North East)
Type of role - Full time ongoing
Salary - £20.33-£40.66/hr plus performance related bonus and overtimes
Hours - Monday to Friday (36.5hrs/week) - days, afternoons and nights
About Company
WELDERS, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?
You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.
Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facilitys manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.
The facility is easily accessible via bus, car and train and is located just off the A19. The nearest bus stop is just outside of the facility and the nearest train station is located in Horden a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham!
With plenty of overtime work available throughout the week and during the weekends, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings on an overtime rate which is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on a Sunday.
Benefits:
- Easily accessible via public transport
- Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
- Subsidised canteen
- Free tea and coffee
- Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
- 1 additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
- Amazing on-site gym facilities. xgikmsk
- Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
- Regular performance review schemes so youll know when youre doing a great job
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Potential to be made permanent with our client
Pay Rates and Working Hours from October 1st 2026:
- 36.5 hours per week
- £20.33 per hour day shift
- £24.39 per hour afternoon shift
- £27.44 per hour night shift
- £30.49 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
- £40.66 per hour overtime Sundays
Shifts:
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As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
