Job title: Mechanical fitter
Location: Larne
Job type: Temporary
Salary: £16.75 - £33.50
Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that actually respects your downtime? At Caterpillar Larne, we've structured our week so you can get your 37.5 hours done in just four days. That's a three-day weekend, every single week, while working for one of the world's most iconic engineering brands.
From hospital backup systems to global data centres, you'll be the one ensuring the world's most critical power units are built to perfection.
Why fitters are moving to Caterpillar Larne:
... - The 4-day week: Work Monday to Thursday and enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend.
- Competitive earnings: Earn a solid base rate with shift premiums for nights (£22.33/hr) and high-value overtime reaching £33.50/hr.
- Modern facility: Work in a clean, safe, and professional environment with on-site canteen and free parking.
- Uniform and gear: We provide full PPE and uniform from day one, so you're ready to hit the ground running.
- Stability and growth: Ongoing assignments with full induction and professional training to help you master the Caterpillar way.
Your role on the floor
Working as part of a precision assembly team, you will:
- Build and integrate: Assemble, fit, and adjust generator sets (Gensets), fuel systems, and radiators.
- Interpret: Read and follow complex engineering prints and sketches to plan your build sequence.
- Precision tools: Use a variety of power and hand tools to ensure every component meets our "Gold Standard" quality.
- Improve: Collaborate with the team on 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives to keep our facility world-class.
What you'll need
- Qualifications: A formal Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical field.
- Experience: Proven experience in assembly or fitting (ideally within a lean manufacturing environment).
- Detail: Great attention to detail and a commitment to high safety and quality standards.
- Mindset: Comfort working from heights or in enclosed spaces when the build requires it.
Shift and pay breakdown
- Day shift: £16.75 per hour
- Night shift: £22.33 per hour
- Overtime (First 10 hours): £25.13 per hour
- Overtime (After 10 hours): £33.50 per hour
Ready for a better work-life balance?
Applying is easy. Don't stay stuck in a 5-day grind, join the team that builds the power for tomorrow. Click apply today, and our Randstad on-site team will reach out for a friendly chat and to get your interview started.
Apply now and power your career at Caterpillar Larne.
