JOIN THE GLOBAL POWERHOUSE: ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE AT PERKINS ENGINES (Randstad)
Looking for a new start in January 2026?
Randstad are recruiting for a chance to join Perkins Engines (part of the Caterpillar group), a world-class manufacturing leader experiencing rapid growth! We are looking for driven Assembly Operatives to be part of our professional and expanding team at the state-of-the-art campus in Peterborough.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
- Competitive Pay: Start at £12.21 per hour, with exciting opportunities to boost your earnings through an in-house skills development program
- Boost Your Income: Excellent overtime rates: x1.3 in the week, x1.5 on Saturday, and x2.0 on Sunday!
- Career Growth: Secure, ongoing assignments, clear Temp-to-Perm opportunities reviewed quarterly, and access to internal vacancies
- Unrivalled Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site car parking and an on-site canteen/café.
- Free PPE and full, excellent Health and Safety training.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits app with savings, discounts, and EAP support.
THE ROLE: BUILD THE FUTURE
You will be working in a world-class engine assembly facility, responsible for:
- Assembling components following standard work and visual instructions.
- Maintaining exceptional safety and quality standards at all times.
- Working to set time periods ('Takt Time') to ensure efficiency.
- Operating tooling and fitting aids (full training provided).
- Thriving in a collaborative team environment.
ARE YOU READY?
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Accurate and detail-oriented.
- Tidy, organised, and possess excellent timekeeping.
- Flexible and can work on your own initiative.
- Previous production/warehouse experience is a plus, but not essential-we provide full training!
SHIFT YOUR CAREER INTO GEAR:
We offer a range of patterns to fit your life, including fort-nightly rotating Days & Afternoons, and weekly rotating Three Shifts (Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights), all with appropriate notice for changes.
If this sounds like the powerful opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today for a role with Randstad!
Successful applicants will be placed into our pre-screening pool, and a member of the team will be in touch shortly to arrange your on-site registration/interview.
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