summary

peterlee, north east
£14.87 - £34.82 per hour, Monthly bonus, shift allowances
temporary

specialism
manufacturing
sub specialism
warehouse
reference number
MH/BIQ/26

job details

BIQ (Built In Quality) Operator

Rate: £14.87 (up to £34.02) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Quality Operators, 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 facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

Benefits:

...

Easily accessible via public transport
Free on-site parking/bike sheds
Free tea and coffee
Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
Full induction and ongoing training
Potential to be made permanent with our client
On-site gym

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£14.87 per hour day shift (up to £17.01)
£17.84 per hour afternoon shift (up to £20.41)
£20.07 per hour night shift (up to £22.96)
£22.31 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday (up to £25.52)
£29.74 per hour overtime Sundays (up to £34.02)

Shifts:

Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you:

Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
Quality checking finished fabrications before moving onto the paint process against a pre-prepared checklist.
Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
Cleaning fabrications with hand-held and air powered tooling.
Must be able to work 3 shifts (days, backs and nights)
Ideal candidates should have a knowledge of MIG welding such as NVQ Level 1
Safety conscious

Application process:

Current, up to date CV required in the first instance
Applicants will need to successfully pass an interview stage

This is an ongoing, long term temporary contract role.

BIQ (Built In Quality) Operator

Rate: £14.87 (up to £34.02) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Quality Operators, 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.

Benefits:

...

Easily accessible via public transport
Free on-site parking/bike sheds
Free tea and coffee
Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
Full induction and ongoing training
Potential to be made permanent with our client
On-site gym

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£14.87 per hour day shift (up to £17.01)
£17.84 per hour afternoon shift (up to £20.41)
£20.07 per hour night shift (up to £22.96)
£22.31 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday (up to £25.52)
£29.74 per hour overtime Sundays (up to £34.02)

Shifts:

Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you:

Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
Quality checking finished fabrications before moving onto the paint process against a pre-prepared checklist.
Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
Cleaning fabrications with hand-held and air powered tooling.
Must be able to work 3 shifts (days, backs and nights)
Ideal candidates should have a knowledge of MIG welding such as NVQ Level 1
Safety conscious

Application process:

Current, up to date CV required in the first instance
Applicants will need to successfully pass an interview stage

This is an ongoing, long term temporary contract role.

skills
Basic computer skills,Critical thinking,Flexibility,problem solving

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