Job Description Accelerate your welding career by building the world's most powerful machinery. Join Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee as a skilled MIG Welder. We offer the chance to work on high-precision components, earn exceptional hourly rates, and secure an ongoing role with genuine opportunities for progression. Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing Day Shift Rate: £20.33 per hour Afternoon Shift Rate: £24.40 per hour Night Shift Rate: £27.44 per hour Overtime 1.5 Rate (Mon-Sat): £30.49 per hour Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): £40.66 per hour Shift Patterns Days: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 | Friday, 08:00 - 12:30 Back Shift: Monday to Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00 | Friday, 12:30 - 17:00 Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 | Friday, 17:00 - 21:30 150 Welcome Bonus: Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for starting with us. ~ Plentiful overtime options paying up to £39.10 per hour, plus £80-£150 in monthly performance bonuses. ~ Top-Class Facility: Work in a clean, modern, and safety-focused working environment. ~ Lifestyle Perks: Access to an on-site gym, free parking, and our "Flexible Benefits" app offering big discounts on weekly shops, meals out, and cinema tickets. ~ Health & Wellbeing: Up to 32 days of holiday, plus on-site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you performing at your best. ~ Long-Term Growth: Though this begins as a contract position, we view it as a career path. Enjoy dedicated on-site Randstad support, regular reviews, and real potential to transition into a permanent Caterpillar role. Execute high-precision MIG welding on specialized fixtures and heavy-duty components. Work strictly to tight tolerances where quality and safety are the top priorities. Safely operate overhead cranes and utilize jigs for assembling heavy parts. Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or an equivalent relevant qualification). Experience: Proven background in MIG welding with the ability to pass a trade test. Comfort using overhead cranes and jigs in a heavy industrial setting. Readiness to work rotating shift patterns (Days, Backs, and Nights). Once you submit your application, a dedicated Randstad recruiter will reach out to guide you through registration and your trade test. Don't wait-secure your spot today and help build the next generation of Caterpillar power!
Production (TIG) Welder in Peterlee employer: Randstad RIS
Caterpillar's Springvale facility in Belfast offers an exceptional work environment where you can enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend every week while building high-spec machinery. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on safety and employee well-being, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career alongside a dedicated team in a modern setting. Join us for a fulfilling role that not only values your skills but also prioritises your work-life balance.
