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peterlee, north east
£19.55 - £39.10 per hour, Monthly bonus, shift allowances
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engineering
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automotive
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GCCWeld/Mar26

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Job title: Welder

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Job type: Contract

Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour

High earnings, high impact in your next welding job:

Looking for a role where your skills are rewarded with some of the best rates in the North East? Join the team at Caterpillar Peterlee. Here, you aren't just "on the line": you are the craftsperson building the world-renowned Articulated Trucks that power global construction and mining.

Whether you arrive by car (free parking!), bus, or train, getting to our award-winning facility is easy. Once you're here, you'll find a supportive, safety-first culture designed to help you succeed.

The rewards package:

Start with a bonus: Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for successfully joining the team for all welder/fabricator roles.
Maximize your take-home: Earn up to £39.10 p/h with massive overtime potential (including double-time Sundays) and an extra £80-£150 monthly bonus.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 32 days of holiday and a Friday finish as early as 12:30 (shift dependent).
Wellness and perks: Free on-site gym, professional Physio, Occupational Health, and a "Flexible Benefits" app for discounts on your cinema trips and weekly shop.
On-site support: A dedicated Randstad team is based right at the factory to support your career and performance reviews.

Top class working environment: the facility is a clean, safe working environment.

What you'll be doing:

Working rotating shift patterns in our modern, quality-driven facility, you will:

Use your MIG welding expertise to work on high-precision fixtures.
Work to tight tolerances where quality is the number one priority.
Operate overhead cranes and use jigs to move and assemble heavy-duty components.
Collaborate with a team who take pride in the safety and standard of their work.

What we're looking for:

We need experienced MIG Welders who are ready to hit the ground running. You'll need:

Qualifications: A relevant NVQ Level 3 in Welding.
Experience: A solid background in MIG welding and the ability to pass a trade test.
Mindset: A safety-first approach and a keen eye for detail.
Flexibility: Comfort working in a shift-rotation environment (Days, Afternoons, or Nights).

Shift patterns:

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

Shift rates:

Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour
Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour

Ready to start?

The process is simple: Apply today, and one of our friendly recruiters will give you a call to get the ball rolling. From registration to your trade test, we'll support you every step of the way.

Apply now and help us build the next generation of Caterpillar power.

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Job title: Welder

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Job type: Contract

Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour

High earnings, high impact in your next welding job:

Whether you arrive by car (free parking!), bus, or train, getting to our award-winning facility is easy. Once you're here, you'll find a supportive, safety-first culture designed to help you succeed.

The rewards package:

Start with a bonus: Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for successfully joining the team for all welder/fabricator roles.
Maximize your take-home: Earn up to £39.10 p/h with massive overtime potential (including double-time Sundays) and an extra £80-£150 monthly bonus.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 32 days of holiday and a Friday finish as early as 12:30 (shift dependent).
Wellness and perks: Free on-site gym, professional Physio, Occupational Health, and a "Flexible Benefits" app for discounts on your cinema trips and weekly shop.
On-site support: A dedicated Randstad team is based right at the factory to support your career and performance reviews.

Top class working environment: the facility is a clean, safe working environment.

What you'll be doing:

Working rotating shift patterns in our modern, quality-driven facility, you will:

Use your MIG welding expertise to work on high-precision fixtures.
Work to tight tolerances where quality is the number one priority.
Operate overhead cranes and use jigs to move and assemble heavy-duty components.
Collaborate with a team who take pride in the safety and standard of their work.

What we're looking for:

We need experienced MIG Welders who are ready to hit the ground running. You'll need:

Qualifications: A relevant NVQ Level 3 in Welding.
Experience: A solid background in MIG welding and the ability to pass a trade test.
Mindset: A safety-first approach and a keen eye for detail.
Flexibility: Comfort working in a shift-rotation environment (Days, Afternoons, or Nights).

Shift patterns:

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

Shift rates:

Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour
Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour

Ready to start?

The process is simple: Apply today, and one of our friendly recruiters will give you a call to get the ball rolling. From registration to your trade test, we'll support you every step of the way.

Apply now and help us build the next generation of Caterpillar power.

skills
Hydraulics,Machining,Pneumatics
qualifications
NVQ,NVQ level 3
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Job title: Welder/fabricatorLocation: Peterlee, County DurhamContract: Fixed TermPay: £19.55 - £39.10 per hourAt Caterpillar Peterlee, we don't just assemble parts: we build the world's most powerful Articulated Trucks, and we want skilled Welders and Fabricators who take pride in their work to be part of the team. If you're someone who loves the challenge of working from complex drawings to create massive, high-precision structures, you belong here.Locate
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Job title: Welder/fabricatorLocation: Peterlee, County DurhamContract: Fixed TermPay: £19.55 - £39.10 per hourAt Caterpillar Peterlee, we don't just assemble parts: we build the world's most powerful Articulated Trucks, and we want skilled Welders and Fabricators who take pride in their work to be part of the team. If you're someone who loves the challenge of working from complex drawings to create massive, high-precision structures, you belong here.Locate
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High earnings, high impact in your next welding job:

The rewards package:

What you'll be doing:

What we're looking for:

Ready to start?

High earnings, high impact in your next welding job:

The rewards package:

What you'll be doing:

What we're looking for:

Ready to start?

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the perfect job for you.

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