Welder&;s Mate​/General Labourer

Position: Welder's Mate/General Labourer
Welder's Mate/General Labourer

We are looking for a Welders Mate/General Labourer to join our team assigned to Caterpillar in Peterlee.

With plenty of overtime work available throughout the week and during the weekends, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings on an overtime rate which is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on a Sunday.

Benefits:

Easily accessible via public transport
Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
Free tea and coffee
Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max
5)
Monthly performance lead bonus including 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 gymPay Rate and

Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£17.01 per hour day shift
£20.41 per hour afternoon shift
£22.96 per hour night shift
£25.52 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
£34.02 per hour overtime Sundays

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:

Experienced with working in a similar position within a factory environment
Have the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
Be accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure, 5 S etc.
Carry out some manual lifting
Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
Preparing materials for welding (cutting, grinding, cleaning surfaces etc)
Using hand and power tools (grinders, wire brushes, clamps etc)
Holding or positioning parts during welding
General labouring in a busy factory environment
Full and ongoing training will be provided
Potential to progress within any of the fabrication departments
An awareness for safety at all times

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